Strait of Hormuz

Russian forces reportedly struck two vessels carrying military equipment to Ukrainian ports near Odesa, and a fuel storage facility.

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new sanctions against Iran's shipping and oil monetization efforts, affecting entities and tankers

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two entities for allegedly extorting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

European equities held steady as strong earnings reports from key sectors offset rising oil prices and a tech stock sell-off

INTERCARGO urges better protection for merchant vessels and crews amid rising attacks on commercial shipping.

ADNOC is continuing LNG exports from its Persian Gulf plant despite regional tensions affecting Strait of Hormuz traffic.

A chemical tanker master reported an explosion in the Red Sea, underscoring continued security threats to shipping.

Houthi forces declared a maritime blockade on Saudi ports, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait and diverting tankers.

The Middle East conflict has escalated with the Houthis imposing a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, marking a new phase of regional…

VLSFO availability in Singapore has tightened, with lead times extending due to low inventories and US-Iran hostilities

CMA CGM's Q2 profits rose, boosted by stronger Transpacific freight volumes despite new capacity and Mideast war costs.

Ukraine boosts port security and monitors a sunken bulker near Odesa, signaling increased vigilance in the region

Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea and Sea of Azov shipping routes are hindering Russian grain exports, impacting global markets

Oman reportedly proposed a plan to Iran for shared management and voluntary fees in the Strait of Hormuz, backed by Gulf states

Russia is considering arming grain ships in the Azov Sea with machine guns and missile launchers to counter Ukrainian drone attacks

Red Sea crossings have decreased by 50% as Middle East conflict disruption spreads, according to Clarksons Research.

Houthi attacks on Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea have escalated, raising fears for global energy and maritime trade.

Saint Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry expresses grave concern over three Black Sea security incidents involving merchant…

Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating, raising concerns for European oil markets.

Dutch fuel prices decreased slightly after global oil prices dropped due to a reported US-Iran conflict de-escalation

Iran is holding security discussions with Saudi Arabia and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz amidst persistent tanker attacks.

Ukrainian attacks have prompted the cancellation of the Russian Navy's annual fleet review, signaling continued security challenges

Yemen's Houthi movement aims to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy by disrupting Red Sea shipping

Container ship delays increased in Q2 due to service changes caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz have dropped significantly, with vessels opting for the Iranian route.

High bunker prices and the Strait of Hormuz crisis are accelerating shipping decarbonization efforts to cut costs and boost efficiency

Global LPG markets saw a temporary recovery in July, boosted by US exports, before a US-Iran vessel incident curtailed progress

Attacks targeting Ukrainian ports and commercial vessels have reportedly intensified, raising concerns for Black Sea shipping.

Novorossiysk, Russia's largest Black Sea oil port, has resumed crude loadings after a halt due to weather and drone attacks

Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social showing US forces seizing and destroying Iranian oil tankers.