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Colombo Port’s Strategic Rise: A New Era of Indian Ocean Logistics.
Colombo Port is solidifying its status as a critical maritime hub, with the Adani-controlled CWIT terminal achieving record performance. As regional supply chains pivot, transshipment volumes from India are becoming a major driver for Sri Lanka's port competitiveness.
US Military Neutralizes Iranian Vessels Threatening Strait of Hormuz Commercial Traffic.
US Central Command reports that Apache and Seahawk helicopters sank six Iranian small boats attempting to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the new 'Project Freedom' initiative.
Sri Lankan Sailor Among 17 Captives Following Oil Tanker Hijacking off Somalia.
An oil tanker named 'Honour 25' has been hijacked by pirates off the Somali coast, with 17 crew members—including one Sri Lankan—held captive. The vessel was transporting 18,500 barrels of oil toward Mogadishu when it was seized.
Global Oil Supply Threatened as Iran Suspends Strait of Hormuz Tanker Transit.
Iran has suspended oil tanker movement through the critical Strait of Hormuz following intense Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, escalating geopolitical tensions despite recent ceasefire efforts.
