Israel–Iran Conflict

Global air cargo rates saw a slight increase in week 25, staying 35% higher than the previous year.

Dry bulk vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to pre-conflict levels, with 62 crossings on June 24th

Oman suggests new fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a departure from pre-conflict conditions

The US dollar continues its bullish trend despite US-Iran tensions, with oil prices largely unaffected, indicating market optimism.

Oil prices rose in Asian trade after a US-Iran flare-up, with future talks in Qatar now in focus

Middle Eastern producers are continuing oil and LNG loadings despite recent vessel attacks and military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is testing ship managers' ability to maintain trust with crews and clients amid global trade risks

Maritime news this week covers vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a persistent officer shortage, and Everllence updates

Scorpio Tankers has resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with an LR2 vessel chartered to deliver jet fuel to Europe.

Container rates from Asia to the US are surging as shippers pull cargo forward, while tanker rates are falling.

A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a US warning against further maritime aggression in the region

A large CMA CGM container ship, the Galapagos, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday morning.

A second merchant tanker was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a deteriorating security environment.

Saudi Arabia is increasing crude oil shipments after its Persian Gulf ports reopened following the Iran war.

Vitol Group has successfully shipped a stranded aluminum cargo from the Strait of Hormuz, offering supply relief for buyers.

Crude oil prices fell as shipping transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, following progress on a US-Iran peace deal.

European natural gas prices remained near two-month lows as Strait of Hormuz shipping normalized and Middle East risks cooled

The IMO estimates 80 mines are in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes, complicating safe passage through the critical oil channel

Donald Trump claimed Iran violated a ceasefire after a drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The 100-day closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing a re-evaluation of global energy markets, similar to the 1973 oil embargo

Iran has reaffirmed its control over Strait of Hormuz shipping after a vessel strike near Oman, affecting tanker traffic.

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz declined after an Iranian attack on a Taiwanese-operated ship, raising regional tensions

Crude oil prices fell sharply as supply concerns eased with increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices rose after a commercial vessel was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting regional shipping risks

Global base oils markets face a prolonged recovery due to supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, especially for Group III.

Norden's first chartered vessel has safely left the Persian Gulf after recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

BIMCO emphasizes the need for clear US-Iran maritime agreements after a drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil prices fell as Middle East supply concerns eased, leading to a drop in China's petrochemical futures.

IMO pauses Persian Gulf crew evacuations after a containership attack, heightening regional maritime security concerns

Geopolitical tensions are introducing significant volatility into the Middle East's offshore support vessel market.