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The death of Germany's richest man creates one of Europe's biggest foundations

Klaus-Michael Kühne had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with zero inheritance tax. When he died, his €42.2bn fortune passed tax-free into a decades-old charity, instantly making it one of the wealthiest foundations in Europe.

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Maersk brings back another shipping service through Suez, but wider return remains distant

The latest move is part of a cautious return to the Suez Canal, with four Maersk services switching back since early July, the most recent in mid-August, while nine others continue to sail around Africa.

Euronews

How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global energy markets significantly. The Red Sea has become a critical alternative oil export route for the Gulf. Disruptions here, alongside the Strait of Hormuz, could cause a major energy crisis. The…

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Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Penguin Solutions, Draftkings, Palantir — And Stocks End Week With Solid Gains

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.

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The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices

The Independent UK

Container carriers eye return to Red Sea route

Vessels will now use the shorter route instead of going around Africa. This shift impacts shipping rates and capacity as demand rises.

The Economic Times

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months

Iran and the United States are about to sign a peace deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil.

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Project SAVER CleanBlue: Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd Complete First Methanol Retrofit

SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit program with the delivery of Seaspan Yangtze.This successful conversion…

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Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:HLAG) reported a weaker first quarter of 2026, with management describing the start to the year as “unsatisfactory” as severe weather, weak Atlantic trade and higher costs tied to Middle East tensions weighed on results. Chief Executive Officer Rolf Habben Jansen

MarketBeat

Global trade’s next top priority: Bypassing the Hormuz chokepoint

Global shipping firms are redesigning trade routes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, raise costs and expose the vulnerability of global commerce to geopolitical conflict.

Euronews

Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks

Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran

The Independent UK

European leaders press ahead with 'defensive' mission after Iran reopens Hormuz

Meeting in Paris, the leaders said that a neutral mission may still be needed to safeguard shipping and prevent renewed disruption in the vital trade route.

Euronews

Hormuz standoff shows no signs of letting up for vital shipping to resume from Gulf

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at minimal levels on Friday resulting in a giant parking lot, as the US-Iran standoff continues with the same cautious approach since Monday.

Euronews

US blockade of Iranian ports to last 'as long as it takes,' Defence Secretary Hegseth says

The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it.

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Shipping companies 'see opportunities' but seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz reopening

Major shipping lines express cautious optimism over transit opportunities in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, but stress the urgent need for full clarity before any vessels move.

The Guardian - UK

‘Huge build-up of risk’: London’s centuries-old shipping industry wrestles with Iran war

Insurers at Lloyd’s of London say cover is available at a price, while merchants view the danger level as too high

MarketBeat

ZIM’s $35 Buyout: An Arbitrage Play With a Solid Floor

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services presents a compelling investment case with its recent profitability and a pending all-cash acquisition offer.

International Business Times UK

Trump Tells Oil Tanker Crews to 'Show Some Guts' Through Strait of Hormuz as Iran Conflict Sends Oil Prices Past $100

President Trump encourages oil tankers to resume operations through the Strait of Hormuz despite safety concerns, as global oil prices surge.

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Shipping Shock: ZIM Shareholders Secure Massive Cash Exit

ZIM shareholders secured a cash exit when Hapag-Lloyd agreed to acquire the shipping company at a premium valuation, reshaping the logistics sector.

Kiplinger

Stocks Make More Big Up and Down Moves: Stock Market Today

The impact of revolutionary technology has replaced world-changing trade policy as the major variable for markets, with mixed results for sectors and stocks.

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Hapag-Lloyd's Red Sea Route Decision Sparks Anticipation

Hapag-Lloyd, the titans of shipping, set to make waves with a pivotal decision on Red Sea routes between Israel and Palestine. The shipping stakes are high!

The Guardian - UK

US announces naval coalition to defend Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks

Egypt and Saudi Arabia notably absent from Operation Prosperity Guardian as more shipping companies forgo route

Al Jazeera

Can the US-led maritime force stop Yemen’s Houthi attacks during Gaza war?

Houthis say attacks won’t stop unless Israel’s do. Shipping industry doesn’t appear convinced task force can halt them.

International Business Times

Shipping Firms Suspend Red Sea Traffic After Yemen Rebel Strikes

Two of the world's largest shipping firms, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, said Friday they were suspending passage through a Red Sea strait vital for global commerce, after Yemeni rebel attacks in the area.

Evening Standard

Ballistic missile fired from rebel-held Yemen strikes cargo ship in Red Sea

The incidents further escalate a campaign by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

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