Geopolitics

US Central Command launched further strikes on Iran's southern coast, maintaining high Brent crude prices amidst escalating Middle East…

The UK's trade deficit narrowed to £1.04 billion in May 2026, the smallest gap since January, due to rising exports and falling imports

Geopolitical tensions and new tariffs are significantly altering global commodity markets, impacting supply chains and trade flows

The U.S. Treasury is guiding financial institutions to identify suspicious transactions by freight firms potentially linked to cartel fuel…

Oil prices saw a minor decrease on Thursday, maintaining levels close to mid-June peaks as Middle East tensions escalated

A US LNG tanker has made its first direct voyage to China since trade tensions began, indicating a possible thaw in relations

The US administration is expected to replace Section 122 tariffs with broader Section 301 duties by the July 24 deadline

Saronic has selected Brownsville, Texas, for a $3 billion autonomous shipyard, boosting U.S. vessel manufacturing capacity

Panama's delegation is in Beijing to discuss rising ship detentions, driving flag changes and increasing risks for vessels.

Greece has halted the EU's latest Russia sanctions package, demanding exemptions for its Arctic LNG shipping interests

Argent LNG and Naftogaz Group will explore long-term U.S. LNG supply and distribution for Ukraine and European markets.

US strikes targeted an oil tanker near Iran's main export terminal, intensifying tensions and impacting Strait of Hormuz shipping.

India has advised its seafarers to avoid voyages through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions.

Wheat futures hit a two-month high due to escalating Ukrainian and Russian military actions in the Black Sea, raising concerns for grain…

Escalating US-Iran tensions are strengthening the physical oil market, causing oil prices to rise for a third day.

Global diesel supplies are tightening due to Russia's export ban and Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure, affecting importing…

Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz led to increased volatility and higher crude oil prices in Q2 2026.

Asian stock markets fell due to a semiconductor selloff and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Fujairah's marine fuel sales dropped over 10% in June, totaling 86,769 cbm, as Middle East tensions persist.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw cargo volume decline in H1 but retained market share despite disruptions and geopolitical shifts.

The United States has reportedly launched a fresh series of airstrikes targeting locations within Iran, signaling potential escalation.

Ukraine pledges to protect Black Sea ports and maintain grain exports amidst recent Russian attacks, ensuring agricultural trade stability

The White House is reportedly considering extending Jones Act waivers for foreign ships due to renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez indicates the Strait of Hormuz remains hazardous for commercial vessels.

Iran threatens to close all oil and gas export routes from the Persian Gulf, potentially disrupting global energy markets

The US is advancing talks for an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reducing Iran's energy leverage

The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's shipping and oil trading network, intensifying economic pressure.

Middle East petrochemical exports face H2 shipping bottlenecks, with trade flows unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels soon.

The Strait of Hormuz closure in early 2026 triggered a strong recovery in shipping asset values and new vessel orders.

China rolls out new measures to attract and stabilize foreign investment, focusing on opening more service sectors.