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Iran War Exposes Economic Fragility of Pacific Islands

With few signs that the Strait of Hormuz will be fully open to tankers anytime soon, islands in the Pacific face a deepening crisis with no end in sight.

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TSMC Sees 58% Boost to Profits in Q1 of 2026

TSMC also warned of potential long term impacts to profitability from the ongoing war in Iran, which has impacted the global supply of chemicals used in chipmaking.

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U.S. Says Six Ships U-Turned in First Day of Hormuz Blockade

No vessels made it through the blockade, which is made up of more than a dozen warships and 10,000 service personnel, according to CentCom.

A cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, on March 22. Source: Getty Images

Port of LA’s Volume Figures Remain Healthy

Between January and March 2026, POLA handled 2.4 million TEUs, down 5% from last year.

Los Angeles, California. Photo: iStock / KKStock

Trump Says U.S. to Seal Hormuz Strait, Severing Key Iran Lifeline

If Trump orders the Navy to blockade the strait itself, he puts U.S. assets in danger of Iranian missiles.

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CBP Expands Product Authentication Tech Program

The program addresses a growing challenge: the scale and sophistication of counterfeit goods entering global supply chains.

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Shipping Remains Severely Constrained in Hormuz

The mechanism by which ship operators get permission from Iran to transit the strait remain unclear, over questions as to who is actually in charge.

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‘Ceasefire’ Brings Little Relief for Persian Gulf Ship Traffic Jam

Iran said it would only observe a two-week ceasefire if Israel ceased its attacks on Lebanon, but Israel hit over 100 sites in Lebanon on April 8.

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CK Hutchison Subsidiary Says Maersk 'Undermined' its Contract for Panama Canal Ports

The Balboa port is one of two terminals along the strategic Panama Canal that have become a flashpoint in the intensifying rivalry between the U.S. and China in Latin America.

Port of Balboa. Photo: iStock/ClaudineVM

Hormuz Stays Blocked for Now as Hundreds of Ships Seek Escape

According to the International Maritime Organization , some 20,000 civilian seafarers are stuck on board trapped ships and the other utility and support vessels.

Ships of all types were seen on the morning of April 8, clustered on either side of Hormuz, around Dubai in the Persian Gulf and Khor Fakkan in the Gulf of Oman. Image: Bloomberg

Fuel Truck Explosion Shuts Down Bridge Over Panama Canal

Authorities say that one fuel truck worker was killed in the blast, while two firefighters were injured during response efforts.

Panama's Bridge of the Americas. Photo: iStock / grandriver

Containership Hit by Missile in Persian Gulf

The UKMTO said the crew are safe and accounted for. No environmental impact has been reported. Authorities are investigating.

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