Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Aramco has resumed crude oil loadings and sales from a terminal inside the Strait of Hormuz, with more tankers expected.

Oil supertanker earnings for Persian Gulf to Asia routes are nearing a two-month high, driven by strong demand and security concerns.

Iraq's oil exports to Asia will continue to rely on the Strait of Hormuz due to significant logistical challenges with alternative routes

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and crew injuries.

Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Monday, remaining in single digits.

Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to a record low of one vessel on August 16, down from eight previously

DCoC nations will create a Combined Task Force to combat escalating piracy in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden

A cargo ship, the Lutuf, has been hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia, the fifth such incident since April

AD Ports Group saw a 65% drop in UAE port volumes in Q2 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions impacted trade

Commercial vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 17% of normal levels due to escalating security threats.

War and drought are driving record freight rates across critical maritime chokepoints, exposing global supply chain vulnerabilities.

Novorossiysk, Russia's primary Black Sea oil port, has resumed oil loadings after a drone attack caused a temporary halt.

UK natural gas prices hit a three-week high due to LNG supply disruptions and escalating Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil prices are nearing $90 per barrel due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East and supply concerns

Filipino seafarers face growing risks from attacks on commercial ships in the Middle East and Black Sea regions

Maritime news covers Asian typhoons, Red Sea container line returns, Strait of Hormuz closure impact, and Jones Act waivers

A third ADNOC vessel was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz within two days, signaling escalating maritime risks.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend after recent tanker attacks and stalled U.S.-Iran talks

Mocha port in Yemen has suspended all operations after being hit by more than 25 Houthi missile attacks.

Kharg Island's western terminal has reactivated, marking a significant development for the Caspian Corridor's expansion

An Iranian news outlet reports the Revolutionary Guard is offering a reward for capturing or killing US soldiers.

US-Iran diplomatic efforts have stalled, raising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and potentially impacting shipping.

Iranian attacks are diverting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz towards a Tehran-controlled northern route.

Two oil slicks have appeared in Iranian waters, raising environmental concerns in the Gulf after a spill near Oman

Tankers carrying non-Iranian crude oil are increasingly turning off transponders to avoid detection in the Middle East.

Western Bulk forecasts profitability in 2026, despite a $6.6 million first-half loss, supported by stronger dry bulk markets

Russia has rejected a Ukrainian proposal for a Black Sea ceasefire aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping.

Oil prices rose, set for a weekly gain, after a vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz created supply flow uncertainty

The UAE condemned a UAV attack on two ADNOC and Navig8 tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising maritime security concerns

Ukraine has proposed a Black Sea truce to Russia, suggesting both sides cease attacks on civilian maritime targets.