Israel–Iran Conflict

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

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to over 10 million barrels daily, supported by US military presence

Oil prices edged down after indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Doha concluded without a major breakthrough but maintained dialogue.

Iran has exported over 40 million barrels of crude oil and is selling it at a 20% premium after the US blockade was lifted

Goldman Sachs forecasts a global oil market surplus as Middle East tensions ease and Strait of Hormuz shipping normalizes

All seven Norden-chartered vessels have now safely exited the Persian Gulf, following earlier reports of the first ship's departure

The Maritime Attention Index (MAI) shows prolonged global attention on shipping risks, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global disruptions like the pandemic and Red Sea crisis have unexpectedly boosted container shipping profitability by absorbing excess…

Indian seafarers are reluctant to re-enter the Persian Gulf due to regional conflict, impacting global maritime crewing.

Indirect technical talks between the US and Iran in Doha addressed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire

A container ship reportedly ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while transiting outside Iran's designated corridor.

Oil prices nudged higher driven by US-Iran talks uncertainty, though record US production limited significant gains

The White House is reportedly exploring alternatives to the current Iran nuclear agreement, potentially impacting maritime security.

June's maritime landscape was defined by Strait of Hormuz tensions and a sharp rise in container freight rates.

Shell forecasts that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could lead to flat global LNG trade in 2026, with growth resuming in 2027