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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Illustration shows map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran
News

Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Energy Markets, Fertilizer Trade, and Vulnerable Economies, UNCTAD Warns

Disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising alarm across global energy, shipping, and agricultural markets, with the potential to hit

8 minutes ago
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Monday, March 9, 2026
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News

‘Critical’ Threat Persists in Hormuz as Attacks and GPS Jamming Shake Shipping

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to near-zero levels as the maritime security crisis gripping the Middle East continues, even as

23 hours ago
Total Views: 1750

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

March 4, 2026
Total Views: 1027

FILE PHOTO: Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz
News

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to Near Halt as Security Threat Remains ‘Critical,’ Advisory Warns

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill as missile attacks, drone threats, and widespread electronic interference

March 4, 2026
Total Views: 1209

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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News

Trump Orders Federal Insurance Backstop for Gulf Shipping, Signals Possible Navy Tanker Escorts

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has directed the U.S. government to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 3353

tanker underway at sea from the bridge
News

White House Weighs U.S. Backstop for Tanker Insurance Amid Gulf Shipping Crisis

President Donald Trump will review a set of policy options on Tuesday aimed at controlling energy prices during the escalating Middle East conflict,

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1083

Illustration shows map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran
News

Strait of Hormuz Shockwaves: Drewry Sees Tanker Spike, LNG Bottlenecks, and Trade Rewiring Across Shipping

The effective shutdown of commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has jolted global shipping markets after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1712

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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: 1405

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: 1900

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: 1761