Israel–Iran Conflict

Bulk carriers with sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz face severe corrosion risks from extended anchorage periods.

Renewed tanker activity at Kharg Island's crude terminals indicates increased oil loading operations in the region

A Gulf ceasefire did not prevent global air freight rates from rising through June, with the BAI00 index gaining 5.8%.

The IMO Council session in London focused on critical maritime security issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Aden piracy

Global container shipping schedule reliability saw a recovery in Q2 2026, peaking in May before a June decline.

Saudi Arabia has boosted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran reached an agreement to reopen the sea lane

Oil prices were mixed due to higher OPEC+ output and Gulf exports, offset by Strait of Hormuz geopolitical uncertainty

Ten Japan-linked vessels have departed the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded for months due to regional tensions.

Middle East conflict disruptions have highlighted the urgent need for greater resilience in the high-growth airfreight sector

VLCC freight rates are shifting from geopolitical risk premiums to pricing based on vessel utilization and supply-demand.

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to a four-day low on July 2 due to persistent regional tensions.

Global dry bulk fertilizer shipments fell 19% in May 2026, largely due to the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

European crude oil markets are seeing ample supply, pushing differentials down to pre-war levels despite geopolitical risks

A CMA CGM container ship, struck by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, is severely damaged and may be scrapped.

The ClarkSea Index rose 61% in H1 2026 to $38,717/day, reflecting strong charter markets and geopolitical impacts

A temporary US-Iran ceasefire in June led to a cautious recovery in the Middle East tanker market, boosting regional transit.

The ship sale and purchase market remains stable despite geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has rejected a France-Oman demining plan for the Strait of Hormuz, claiming sole responsibility for the waterway's security.

Japan is considering restarting Iranian oil imports under a U.S. sanctions waiver, facing challenges with waiver duration and shipping…

Hormuz traffic is recovering after a ceasefire, but thousands of crew are still stranded, impacting oil markets and insurance costs

China urges unimpeded shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as European powers consider Iranian and Omani transit fees

OFAC has warned shipping companies about sanctions risks in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that exposure begins before payment.

Qatar has restarted LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz after a brief suspension due to a recent tanker attack

Remains of three seafarers killed in a March 11 attack on the bulker Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz have been repatriated

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain due to conflicting claims over traffic management between Iran and the US

OCBC Group Research cut oil price forecasts through Q2 2027 due to normalized Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is resuming, leading to lower costs after recent US-Iran tensions.

OPEC+ countries are likely to raise oil output targets by 188,000 bpd in August amid falling prices and Strait of Hormuz reopening

Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard suggests oil prices will stabilize between $72 and $75 per barrel, despite Middle East conflict.

Oil prices fell to a four-month low after mediators reported progress in talks to end the conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz