Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela
The move is an escalation of military operations and a pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader. But its scope and economic impact are not clear.
Freight (Cargo)
Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz
The ship had lost contact with its managers while traveling near Iran on its way to Singapore last week. All 21 members of the crew are safe.
Fears Fuel Tanker Was Seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
The ship, which was flying a Marshall Islands flag, was passing through the Strait of Hormuz when it lost contact with its managers.
Justice Dept. Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels
Accounts of a secret Justice Department memo offer a window into how administration lawyers approved the president’s desired course of action.
After Deadly Plane Crash at UPS Hub in Louisville, Some Deliveries May Be Delayed
The crash killed nine people and forced a halt to operations at UPS Worldport, a major automated package sorting facility. UPS said that some deliveries could be delayed.
Cargo Plane Slides Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing 2 Ground Crew
The Boeing 747-400, arriving from Dubai, skidded off the runway after landing and fell into the sea, Hong Kong officials said.
U.S. Pressures Countries to Delay Fees to Clean Up Ship Pollution
Under threats of tariffs and other sanctions from the U.S., nations postponed a vote on whether to charge fees on emissions from ships.
Gas Tanker Truck Explodes in Mexico City
An accidental explosion caused by a gas tanker killed at least four people and injured at least 90 more in Mexico City.
Finland Charges Ship’s Crew Members in Slashing of Undersea Cables
The tanker, the Eagle S, was detained last December.
Container Ship Crashes Into Man’s Yard in Norway
Johan Helberg, a retired museum director in Norway, woke up to find the NCL Salten, a cargo ship, beached in his front yard.