Strait of Hormuz

Schiphol experienced an increase in total passenger volume for May, though Middle East routes saw a sharp decline.

Middle Eastern oil and gas producers are seeking alternative export routes to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz after recent conflict

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened following a US-Iran interim agreement, though future transit fees remain uncertain

Geopolitical instability is disrupting global shipping routes, increasing costs for consumers, despite some U.S. oil supply offsets.

War risk insurance costs for the Strait of Hormuz disproportionately impact oil product tankers more than crude carriers

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Tuesday, despite a reported US-Iran agreement to reopen the waterway.

Iran is reportedly gearing up its fleet to increase oil exports and trade, coinciding with renewed oil flows from Gulf allies

Iranian crude oil exports are reportedly resuming after a two-month naval blockade, with tankers seen in the Gulf of Oman.

Iraq is preparing to boost crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, anticipating its full reopening

MPV operators are hesitant to resume Strait of Hormuz transits, awaiting certainty on the US-Iran peace deal's stability

Global observable oil stocks are eroding at a record pace due to the US-Iran conflict, with further falls expected

Somali piracy has surged in the Western Indian Ocean, while geopolitical tensions are escalating maritime risks for commercial shipping

Oil prices extended losses as a potential U.S.-Iran deal suggested higher global supply, despite a large draw in U.S. crude inventories.

Urals crude oil prices hit a three-month low, influenced by expectations of a US-Iran deal and potential supply increases

The crude oil market is adapting to geopolitical recovery and increased supply, yet weak Chinese demand limits price gains

The IEA has lowered its 2026 global oil demand forecast, attributing the change to the Middle East conflict's impact

The IEA predicts a gradual recovery for the global oil market after the Strait of Hormuz closure, with a surplus by 2027

Oil tankers are diverting to the Middle East, anticipating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and repositioning vessels.

The Joint Maritime Information Centre has reduced the threat level for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but warns of continued risk

A possible US-Iran agreement could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after three months of disruption

The US will immediately lift sanctions on Iranian oil and fuel exports under a new agreement to end the war

Maersk maintains cargo restrictions and surcharges in the Persian Gulf, signaling ongoing abnormal shipping conditions.

The US military is conducting covert ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf, using drones and helicopters to guide convoys

Consumers may not see immediate relief in fuel prices even after Middle East oil supplies normalize, impacting logistics costs.

Fewer than five commercial vessel attacks have been completed in the Strait of Hormuz despite over 200 transits with US military guidance

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping fertilizer markets, prioritizing access over cost, with global food production impacts

Oil prices continued their downward trend as markets awaited details on a US-Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Road freight rates are projected to remain elevated, even with lower fuel costs following the Strait of Hormuz reopening

Despite diplomatic progress, the Strait of Hormuz remains a high-risk waterway with reported explosions and military protection needs

Gulf Marine Services has returned its four liftboats to the Persian Gulf following an earlier evacuation due to regional tensions