Israel–Iran Conflict

UK natural gas prices hit a three-and-a-half-year peak as US-Iran tensions escalate, threatening Persian Gulf energy supplies

Iran plans to introduce a new restricted maritime zone and a revised shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime news highlights Asian port congestion, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and Samsung's damage claim against CMA CGM

Iran's influence over global oil markets through the Strait of Hormuz is weakening as the US facilitates Gulf crude flow

China's CO2 emissions fell in Q2, with reduced oil consumption, not coal, being the primary driver for the first time.

US Central Command disabled two and destroyed one Iranian tanker after an IRGC ballistic missile attack on US Navy ships.

China's eastern ports face severe congestion with vessel waiting times up to 10 days due to typhoons and geopolitical tensions

Vessel sale and purchase activity remained strong in September, driven by high freight rates in dry and wet markets.

Oil prices have risen above US$95/bbl due to increased US-Iran hostilities and Iranian missile launches in the Gulf.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a notable reduction on Thursday, with only four commodity vessels transiting.

Global shipping risk has risen to 8.3 due to concurrent crises in Hormuz, the Red Sea, and Black Sea, straining alternative routes

South Korea is reviewing military options to support navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, denying reports of a deployment decision

Strait of Hormuz disruptions are prompting longer clean tanker routes and shuttle operations, while new vessel deliveries threaten a…

Shipping stocks have rallied significantly, reaching over decade-highs due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Bangladesh's government approved four LNG spot market purchases, with prices tripling due to Middle East conflict disruptions

War risk insurance claims have exceeded $2 billion, driven by increased attacks on commercial shipping globally.

Persistent US-Iran tensions underscore Iran's ability to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime artery for global energy trade

Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains severely depressed with single-digit vessel transits due to ongoing conflict.

Mitsui OSK Lines expects Strait of Hormuz disruptions to continue through year-end, raising risks for oil tankers.

Middle East tensions are impacting LR2 tanker operations, leading to a shift from product to crude oil transport.

Iraq's oil exports increased in August and are expected to rise further in September, driven by discounts and Iranian approval

UK natural gas prices hit a 2023 high due to US-Iran attacks and supply fears regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports dropped to a nine-year low due to increased Middle East tensions and tanker attacks.

Iran has expanded its blacklist of vessels, threatening fines or detention for non-compliant ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia claims an Iranian attack on a Bahri oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors.

A tanker attack near the Strait of Hormuz injured two crew members as Iran expanded its non-compliant vessel blacklist.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts the Strait of Hormuz will lose its economic importance within two years.

Middle East tensions, including strikes and tanker attacks, have pushed Brent crude prices above $95/bbl and gasoil cracks to record highs

Three LNG cargoes from Qatar and UAE were transferred ship-to-ship outside the Strait of Hormuz for delivery to Asia

CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal's container volumes plunged 44% due to persistent shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.