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Iran’s top security body must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian TV said on Sunday, after parliament reportedly backed the measure in response to U.S. strikes on several of Tehran’s nuclear sites.

As EV-related fires continue to challenge the maritime industry – with incidents like the Morning Midas blaze in the North Pacific (pictured) – operators are urgently seeking more effective solutions. A new brine-based firefighting system, developed by Skansi Offshore in close cooperation with naval architect Knud E. Hansen, now offers a simple answer using only salt and water.

The United Kingdom has escalated its maritime pressure campaign on Russia, unveiling a new sanctions package at the G7 Summit in Canada that targets 20 additional tankers linked to Vladimir Putin’s shadow oil fleet with the European Union likely to follow suit. 

Warning signs for European air connectivity amid policy shortcomings, market shifts and geopolitics

ACI EUROPE has today published its 2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report: the definitive barometer of air connectivity in Europe. Released ahead of the 35th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly, the report is based on the connectivity indexes developed by SEO Amsterdam Economics — the most comprehensive and complete tool for measuring and ranking airport connectivity.

U.S. Airlines: Total Number of Employees (both Full-Time and Part-Time)

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,012,668 workers in April 2025, 3,870 (0.38%) more workers than in March 2025 (1,008,798).

 Imports to the busiest U.S. seaport at Los Angeles dropped 9% year-on-year in May and could remain muted through the remainder of 2025, after companies responded to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on China by canceling or putting holds on shipments, according to port officials. 

Just how big a mountain shipping has to climb if it is to keep up with the green goals set by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) has been set in sharp relief with the latest disclosure report from the Sea Cargo Charter, whose members are considered environmental leaders in shipping. 

The global container shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented levels of fleet utilization, with commercial idle capacity hitting a remarkable low of just 0.6% of the world’s 32.0 Mteu fleet, according to Alphaliner. This development comes amid a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions affecting maritime trade.

Import cargo volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to surge through the summer months as retailers rush to take advantage of temporarily reduced tariffs on Chinese goods.

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) raises concern following the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council’s agreement on its position for revising the Passenger Rights Regulation, EU261.

In this edition of Apollo in the Spotlight, we feature Jared Weiss of Target Shipping Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, USA. With deep family roots in logistics and a hands-on leadership style, Jared has helped guide the company through an ever-changing global landscape. He shares his journey from the docks to the boardroom, offering insights on execution, sustainability, and the power of trusted networks.

The Apollo Conference in Prague brought together a strong and focused group of logistics professionals from around the world. While the event was a success in terms of networking, knowledge-sharing and relationship building, the real value comes from how you follow up afterward.