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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thermal targeting image showing a torpedo detonation alongside the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena, with a large water plume rising from the explosion during a U.S. submarine strike in the Indian Ocean on March 4, 2026.
News

US Sinking of Iranian Warship Piles Pressure on India’s Modi

The US sinking of an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast expands the deepening Middle East war to India’s doorstep, unsettling New Delhi’s calibrated

29 minutes ago
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EUNAVFOR warship escorts a containership in the Red Sea as part of the EU's Operation ASPIDES
Shipping

France, Italy, Greece to Help Ensure Red Sea Shipping Transit

France has reached out to the governments of Italy and Greece to coordinate efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions over the war in Iran flare, a

8 hours ago
Total Views: 354

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
News

US-to-Asia Oil Shipping Hits Record $29 Million as Tanker Rates Explode

It’s never been more expensive to ship crude from the US to Asia, though some deals are starting to fall through already with rates

24 hours ago
Total Views: 1013

qatar lng ship
Energy

Qatar’s $100B LNG Empire Just Lost Its Premium Status Overnight

Iranian drone attack forces Qatar to shut down Ras Laffan LNG facility for first time in 30 years, threatening a fifth of global supply. European gas prices

March 4, 2026
Total Views: 847

Illustration shows map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran
Shipping

Trump’s Hormuz Assurances Only a Partial Fix, Shippers Say

President Donald Trump says the US will ensure the free flow of energy through the Persian Gulf with insurance guarantees and even naval escorts. But the

March 4, 2026
Total Views: 955

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
Maritime Security

‘Black Swan’ Risks Stalk Container Carriers in Avoiding Iran War

Iran conflict has transformed container shipping from overcapacity concerns to a sudden supply crunch, with 750 ships trapped and insurers refusing coverage.

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1272

China Calls on All Sides to Protect Ships Transiting Hormuz
Shipping

China Calls on All Sides to Protect Ships Transiting Hormuz

China has called on all sides of the Iran war to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the most direct call to date from the Islamic

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1210

Monday, March 2, 2026
Oil tankers anchored near Strait of Hormuz after Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping routes
Featured

Qatar LNG Shutdown Sends European Gas Prices Surging Over 50%

Qatar shut down LNG production at the world's largest export facility after an Iranian drone attack, sending European gas prices surging over 50%.

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 199693

Oil Shipping Costs Soar as Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz
Shipping

Oil Shipping Costs Soar as Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz

A venture that’s taken a dominant position in the global market for oil supertankers is asking for sky-high charter fees to deliver Middle East crude as the

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 520

Sunday, March 1, 2026
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Energy

What’s at Stake for Oil Markets after Iran Strikes?

Trump's strikes on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil supply. Traffic has dropped sharply as Iran's 3.3M barrel

March 1, 2026
Total Views: 1217

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Projectiles are seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv
Defense

Do Gulf Allies Have Enough Interceptors to Defend Their Ports and Cities?

US and Gulf allies face critical missile interceptor shortages as Iran launches sustained strikes. Stocks could run dry within days while Iran maintains

February 28, 2026
Total Views: 3828

Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
Maritime Security

Iran Radio Broadcast Bans Hormuz Strait Transits After US-Israel Strikes

Oil and gas tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after ships received radio broadcasts purporting to ban transit following US-Israel strikes on Iran. A

February 28, 2026
Total Views: 1394

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
News

Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran

A number of oil tankers are avoiding sailing through Hormuz shipping strait that links the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open seas, with some shipowners taking

February 28, 2026
Total Views: 787

US And Israel Launch Attacks on Iran 
Defense

US And Israel Launch Attacks on Iran 

(Bloomberg) The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that

February 28, 2026
Total Views: 579

Friday, February 27, 2026
vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

Russian Oil Tanker Diverts From Cuba as Trump Naval Blockade Deters Shipments

The tanker Sea Horse carrying 200,000 barrels of Russian gas oil diverted from Cuba and is now drifting in the North Atlantic. The move worsens Cuba's fuel

February 27, 2026
Total Views: 1880

Marathon oil texas city refinery. Photo: Marathon Petroleum
Energy

Huge Supertanker Bet Keeps Growing With US Gulf Locked Up

A shipowner’s once-in-a-generation wager on oil tankers has made it so powerful that it controls an overwhelming majority of supertankers that can collect

February 27, 2026
Total Views: 1541

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
News

Sinokor’s VLCC Blitz Sends U.S. Gulf Rates to Pandemic-Era Highs

A shipowner’s once-in-a-generation wager on oil tankers has made it so powerful that it controls an overwhelming majority of supertankers that can collect

February 26, 2026
Total Views: 1757

tanker at sea
Shipping

Russia and Iran Launch Oil Price War for Chinese Buyers as India Retreats

Russian and Iranian oil producers are slashing prices in a fierce competition for Chinese buyers after India cut imports by 40%. Nearly 48 million barrels of

February 26, 2026
Total Views: 1218

Iranian flag near oil refinery
Energy

Iran Ramps Up Oil Tanker Loading as US Builds Military Force

Iran has been loading oil onto tankers at a rapid pace in recent days, a potential sign of the Persian Gulf state’s preparations in case of an attack by the

February 26, 2026
Total Views: 482

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi//File Photo
Energy

Iran Loads 20 Million Barrels of Oil Onto Tankers as U.S. Military Buildup Intensifies

Iran loaded 20.1 million barrels of oil onto tankers from Kharg Island in just six days, tripling January's pace as the U.S. assembles its largest Middle East

February 25, 2026
Total Views: 958