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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.

The Djibouti Code of Conduct has expressed profound concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation on the hijacked MT Honour 25…

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

Maritime security agencies are appealing for global action as crew conditions worsen on the hijacked tanker Honour 25 off Somalia

A report indicates Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels are linked to drone incursions within the EU, raising maritime security concerns

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

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

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.

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

A bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden's transit corridor was boarded by armed pirates, 110 miles northeast of Bosaso

Pirates boarded and damaged a vessel in the Gulf of Aden, then pursued a second ship, indicating continued maritime security threats.

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

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

Ukraine has issued a new warning to the IMO regarding ships aiding Russia in occupied Ukrainian territories.

Iran reiterated its determination to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising stakes before new talks.

The UN warns that economic fallout from the 100-day Strait of Hormuz crisis will persist despite shipping recovery

The NCTV has identified an increased risk of terrorist attacks stemming from the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Oil tanker operators are acting on signals that the Strait of Hormuz is reopening, influencing freight rates.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing global supply chains to prioritize resilience over efficiency.

A ceasefire on June 24 has allowed for the gradual resumption of commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.

Commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz have plummeted by 90% due to recent kinetic incidents and a suspended evacuation corridor

Fuel-related charges surged over 100% due to the Iran conflict, with carriers adding emergency bunker surcharges.