Iran's Strait of Hormuz Demands Face Increased Southern Corridor Traffic
Iran's demand for all Strait of Hormuz transits through its northern waters is being bypassed by rising oil traffic in the southern corridor
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Iran's demand for all Strait of Hormuz transits through its northern waters is being bypassed by rising oil traffic in the southern corridor
Ship-to-ship transfers are facilitating cargo movement across the Strait of Hormuz, with one tanker completing 15 relays in 90 days
Fujairah's Hi5 spread, the price difference between VLSFO and HSFO, has widened considerably due to VLSFO scarcity.

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group have launched a new freight rail service linking Abu Dhabi's industrial zone with Fujairah port

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group have launched a new freight rail service connecting Abu Dhabi with Fujairah
Tanker market activity has decreased this week after recent rate hikes for eastbound Fujairah-Arabian Gulf shipments.
Biofuel bunker prices show mixed movements, with B30-VLSFO down in Rotterdam but B30-LSMGO up
Bunker fuel sales at Fujairah port fell 2.7% in August, continuing a decline since February's regional conflict.
Fujairah's total oil product inventories rose, but heavy distillate stocks, used as shipping fuel, fell to a two-month low.

The UAE reported detecting two ballistic missiles from Iran, raising regional security concerns and potential maritime impacts
Fujairah's marine fuel sales saw a strong rebound in July, though volumes remain well below last year's levels

DP World's revenue increased by 13.1% in H1 2026, even as Middle East disruptions impacted Jebel Ali traffic
Oil product inventories in Fujairah, UAE, rose 7.5% to a two-week high, driven by an increase in heavy distillate stocks.
DP World holds sufficient liquidity to finance two new terminals in Fujairah under a 50-year concession, according to Moody's Ratings
DP World secured a 50-year concession to build two new terminals in Fujairah, enhancing the UAE's east coast trade capabilities

The UAE is expanding eastern ports and investing in new infrastructure to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz
An analysis of 354 tanker fixtures in spring 2026 compares crude oil loading activity between the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

Fujairah Port is evolving into a crucial maritime hub in the Gulf, offering strategic advantages for regional trade

A commercial vessel was reportedly boarded by unauthorized individuals northeast of Fujairah and is now being directed towards Iran

A vessel anchored off the UAE coast near Fujairah was seized by unauthorized personnel and is heading towards Iranian waters

Container shipments between the Middle East and India are resuming as port congestion in the UAE and Oman lessens
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