Israel–Iran Conflict

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

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

Xeneta's market update reveals the Middle East conflict's expanding impact on long-term ocean freight contracts and capacity.

Trade data shows no significant changes in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.

The US military has enough assets to indefinitely maintain a naval blockade of Iran, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Maersk's bunker fuel costs climbed by 9.9% to $3.5 billion in H1 2026, influenced by crude oil prices and Middle East supply.

Norden reported a $100.8 million net profit in Q2 2026, overcoming $30 million in Persian Gulf conflict-related costs.

Oil prices held steady despite US-Iran deadlock and a drone attack on Russia's Novorossiysk port.

Istanbul Airport became Europe's busiest cargo hub in H1, with volumes up 10.8% to over 1m tonnes, partly due to Iran War.

DP World's Jebel Ali terminal experienced a 90.1% volume drop in Q2 following the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Hapag-Lloyd saw higher freight volumes and rates in Q2 2026, but the Strait of Hormuz crisis added $600M in costs

A closure of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with supply chain issues and strong demand, has elevated container freight rates

Regional conflicts in key maritime chokepoints are significantly impacting risk for shipowners and charterers, requiring charterparty…

The US EIA has raised its 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast to $87/barrel due to Strait of Hormuz shipping constraints

ADNOC is offering to transport Iraqi crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to Asian refiners.

The IEA forecasts a 1.8 million barrels per day oil supply deficit this quarter due to Middle East disruptions

Container capacity from East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent has fallen by 14% amid Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Oil prices rose, nearing a two-week high, due to Strait of Hormuz closure and continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

European natural gas prices climbed, driven by low storage levels and Persian Gulf shipping disruptions, raising winter supply concerns

A US Navy helicopter disabled the Panama-flagged containership Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman using two Hellfire missiles.

Pakistan suggests the US and Iran are nearing a deal, with Qatar reporting advanced talks on Strait of Hormuz management

A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing a backlog of project cargo for Saudi Arabia, impacting Chipolbrok's fleet.

Oil cargo transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz point to covert shipping practices supporting global energy markets