May 3, 2026 In this episode of What’s Going on with Shipping, Sal Mercogliano recaps a chaotic ninth week of the ongoing conflict and the dual blockades affecting global maritime trade. We break down the competing forces in the Middle East, the resurgence of piracy off Somalia, and the growing tensions in the Mediterranean.

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