Israel–Iran Conflict

Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Monday, remaining in single digits.

Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to a record low of one vessel on August 16, down from eight previously

AD Ports Group saw a 65% drop in UAE port volumes in Q2 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions impacted trade

Commercial vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 17% of normal levels due to escalating security threats.

War and drought are driving record freight rates across critical maritime chokepoints, exposing global supply chain vulnerabilities.

UK natural gas prices hit a three-week high due to LNG supply disruptions and escalating Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil prices are nearing $90 per barrel due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East and supply concerns

A third ADNOC vessel was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz within two days, signaling escalating maritime risks.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend after recent tanker attacks and stalled U.S.-Iran talks

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