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Friday, April 17, 2026
A CMA CGM containership transits the South Red Sea under escort by a EUNAVFOR warship
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Europe Moves From Rhetoric to Planning as Paris Summit Weighs Hormuz Security Mission

The prospect of a multinational mission to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has moved sharply up the diplomatic agenda after European

April 17, 2026
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Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, in Muscat
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Iran and Trump Declare Hormuz ‘Open,’ But Route, Mines, and U.S. Blockade Cloud Reality

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping following the ceasefire in Lebanon, but the terms of that reopening—and how it interacts

April 17, 2026
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Pakistan Oil Tanker Makes Rare Entry and Exit Through Hormuz
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Pakistan Oil Tanker Makes Rare Entry and Exit Through Hormuz

A Pakistan-flagged tanker that entered the Persian Gulf over the weekend has become the first carrier to exit through the Strait of Hormuz with a crude cargo

April 17, 2026
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rendering of the Galveston LNG Bunker Port
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Breaking the Bottleneck: Building a Resilient Future for U.S. LNG and Global Maritime Fueling

Amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows, cracks in the world’s maritime energy system

April 16, 2026
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A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
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How the U.S. Could Clear Mines From the Strait of Hormuz

April 16 (Reuters) – As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive?laden

April 16, 2026
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containership
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Six-Week Container Spot Rate Rally Runs Out of Steam

The six-week rally in global container freight rates has come to an end, with the latest reading from the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) showing a 3%

April 16, 2026
Total Views: 576

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
First us oil exports on Theo T tanker
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Iran War Pushes U.S. to Brink of Net Oil Exporter Status Not Seen Since WWII

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand

April 15, 2026
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First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
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Europe Eyes Canada LNG as Iran War Rewires Energy Routes

European buyers, including Germany's Uniper, are exploring the possibility of purchasing liquefied natural gas from Canada's Pacific coast and shipping it

April 15, 2026
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tanker at sea
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Maximum Pressure Returns: U.S. Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers as Iran Oil Waiver Expires

The Trump administration has snapped back to full “maximum pressure” on Iran’s oil trade, ending a short-lived sanctions reprieve while unleashing a

April 15, 2026
Total Views: 1255

vlcc tanker u-turn
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U.S. Turns Back Ten Ships as Iran Port Blockade Holds, Tankers Test Limits

The United States says its maritime blockade of Iranian ports is continuing to hold, with U.S. Central Command reporting that ten vessels have been turned

April 15, 2026
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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails in the Arabian Sea during Operation Epic Fury, March 18, 2026
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Double Blockade Keeps Hormuz Shipping at Fraction of Peace Level

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that’s become a focal point for the global economy, stayed far below peacetime levels as an effective

April 15, 2026
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Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran
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Iraq-Bound Tanker Sails Into Gulf After Second Attempt at Hormuz

Iraq-bound supertanker Agios Fanourios I has sailed into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on its second attempt, making it the first crude carrier

April 15, 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, in Muscat
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Hormuz Crisis at Crossroads as U.S.–Iran Talks Set to Restart

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend

April 14, 2026
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Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
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U.S. Will Let Iran Oil Waiver Expire as Blockade Tightens Grip on Global Flows

The Trump administration will allow a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea to expire later this week, two administration officials told Reuters on

April 14, 2026
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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails in the Arabian Sea during Operation Epic Fury, March 18, 2026
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U.S. Declares Blockade Effective as First Ships Turned Back from Iranian Ports

The United States says its newly announced maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports is already taking hold, with U.S. Central Command reporting that no

April 14, 2026
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Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, in Muscat
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Bulk Carrier Hit by Projectiles Off Oman as Maritime Threats Spill Beyond Hormuz

A bulk carrier was struck by projectiles in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman last week, marking another incident as security risks continue to spread

April 14, 2026
Total Views: 3542

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
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Global Oil Flows Plunge as Hormuz Disruption Chokes Tanker Trade

Global seaborne crude oil shipments have fallen 16% since the start of the Iran war, according to the BIMCO, highlighting the scale of disruption rippling

April 14, 2026
Total Views: 930

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails in the Arabian Sea during Operation Epic Fury, March 18, 2026
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US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Exit

A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China is sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz and into the Gulf of Oman, testing President Donald Trump’s naval

April 14, 2026
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Ships moored Parana River Port Argentina
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Argentina River Auction Draws Fire From U.S. Dredger Over ‘Cooked’ Tender

A US dredging company is calling out the bid terms of President Javier Milei’s signature concession in Argentina, claiming they’re tilted in favor of a

April 13, 2026
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Busy container traffic in Pier 300 Channel
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Port of Los Angeles Posts Strong March as Trade and Energy Risks Build

By Lori Ann LaRocco – The Port of Los Angeles was a beehive of activity in March, but details are emerging on the impact of the U.S./Israel war with

April 13, 2026
Total Views: 578