BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO have unanimously condemned the recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The International Maritime Organization says it has verified 46 attacks on international shipping in the region since February 28, with 14 confirmed seafarer fatalities. “There is grave concern about the recent escalation of the conflict, which puts the lives of our seafarers at risk, compromises the safety of international shipping and restricts freedom of navigation... Crews are civilian in nature and... often have no say regarding which cargoes are transported or the routes taken,” says a joint statement.

AI-based alarm to keep wildlife off tracks

Alstom, a global leader in smart mobility, together with Flox Intelligence, is conducting field tests of AI technology to identify and deter wildlife along tracks. The tests show the system has potential to reduce the risk of collisions with wild animals — one of the common causes of disruptions on Swedish railways. AI-powered cameras identify animals in real time and activate tailored audio signals to scare them off the tracks. In the first test phase, the AI identified several species along the tracks, including moose, roe deer, fox and wild boar. The second implementation phase started in April to include both video detection and sound deterrence. Every year, around 5,000 animal collisions are reported in Sweden.

Published on June 15, 2026