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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Oil tankers anchored near Strait of Hormuz after Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping routes
Energy

UAE Oil Exports Surged to 85% of Pre-War Levels, IEA Says

Oil exports from the United Arab Emirates in early June recovered to nearly 85% of the country’s pre-Iran war levels — rebounding even before Washington

14 hours ago
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas
Shipping

Hormuz Traffic Picks Up as More Tankers Broadcast Crossings

More ships are openly signaling their intention to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to growing confidence among shipowners and traders about sending

June 23, 2026
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Monday, June 22, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Oil tanker HELGA is moored at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
Shipping

Iranian Crude Exports Surge Via Hormuz as Activity Picks Up

Iran has ramped up the amount of oil it sends openly through the Strait of Hormuz to the highest since the war began, as shipping activity picks up while

June 22, 2026
Total Views: 1479

Friday, June 19, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates
Shipping

Iran Oil Surges as Seven Supertankers Sail After Blockade Lifts

Iranian crude oil flows appeared to surge following the lifting of a months-long US naval blockade on the Islamic Republic’s ports, even as visible traffic

June 19, 2026
Total Views: 4452

Thursday, June 18, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Oil tanker HELGA is moored at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
Shipping

Three Saudi-Flagged Supertankers Sail Through Hormuz After Iran Deal Signed, Data Shows

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers with six million barrels of crude onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a

June 18, 2026
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam
Shipping

Oil Tankers U-Turn, Rush to Middle East Before Hormuz Reopening

Two oil tankers heading toward Africa have u-turned in the Indian Ocean this week, switching their destinations to the Middle East as shipowners race to

June 17, 2026
Total Views: 855

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
Energy

Kuwait Offers Oil to Asian Buyers for First Time Since War

Kuwait is offering to sell its crude to refiners in Asia for the first time since the Iran war started, the latest indication of rising oil flows through the

June 9, 2026
Total Views: 814

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran
Featured

Tankers Gather Outside Persian Gulf in Wager on Hormuz Reopening

Some Greek oil tanker owners are moving their ships closer to the Persian Gulf in a bet that the vessels will soon be able to earn sky-high rates if the Strait

June 3, 2026
Total Views: 5386

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
Featured

Supertanker With Iraq Crude Exits Persian Gulf As Talks Continue

By Julian Lee May 24, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A supertanker hauling Iraqi crude to China has left the Persian Gulf and crossed the US blockade line into

May 24, 2026
Total Views: 2712

Friday, May 22, 2026
Japan to Receive First Oil Tanker to Exit Hormuz Since War Began
Energy

Japan to Receive First Oil Tanker to Exit Hormuz Since War Began

Japan — one of Asia’s biggest importers of energy from the Middle East — flagged the impending arrival of the first Persian Gulf oil shipment to transit

May 22, 2026
Total Views: 1046

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz
News

South Korean, Chinese Supertankers Attempt Strait of Hormuz Exit

A South Korean-flagged supertanker appears to be attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which, if successful, would be the first crossing of such a vessel

May 20, 2026
Total Views: 1174

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Aerial view of a heavy loaded crude oil tanker traveling over open ocean during sunset time
News

Hedge Fund Beats Peers With Bets on Oil Tankers While Cutting AI

A Hong Kong hedge fund that outperformed peers says shipping stocks are a better trade than artificial intelligence, given the risks of tech companies

May 19, 2026
Total Views: 612

Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
Shipping

Vietnam-Bound Supertanker Halted By US Navy Resumes Journey

By Weilun Soon May 16 (Bloomberg) –A Vietnam-bound supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, which was halted by US forces days ago

May 17, 2026
Total Views: 2560

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out
Energy

Second Japan-linked Oil Tanker Sails Via Strait of Hormuz as PM Asks Iran to Help Out

A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker managed by Japanese refining group Eneos 5020.T has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data from LSEG

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 687

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Energy

China-Linked Supertanker Makes Rare Strait of Hormuz Transit Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

A Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude was attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to LSEG and Kpler

May 13, 2026
Total Views: 2178

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Maersk Says Energy Crunch to Persist Even If Iran Peace Deal Struck
Energy

Maersk Says Energy Crunch to Persist Even If Iran Peace Deal Struck

Shipping group Maersk MAERSKb.CO beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday but warned the Iran war had pushed its fuel costs up by nearly $500 million

May 7, 2026
Total Views: 652

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026
Shipping

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships

A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has appeared at Kharg Island after years off the radar, a sign that Tehran could be using retired ships to keep loading oil

April 29, 2026
Total Views: 3229

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
An aerial view shows an oil factory of Idemitsu Kosan Co. in Ichihara
Energy

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz

Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on

April 28, 2026
Total Views: 3235

Thursday, April 16, 2026
FILE PHOTO: A satellite image shows the very large crude carrier (VLCC) Skipper, which British maritime risk management group Vanguard said was believed to have been seized on December 10, as well as another vessel, off Port Jose, Venezuela, November 18, 2025
Energy

Half-Full Tanker Heading to Japan Highlights Scramble for Oil

A partially filled supertanker heading to Japan after receiving its Middle Eastern oil cargo via a ship transfer at sea highlights the desperate measures the

April 16, 2026
Total Views: 1164

Monday, April 13, 2026
Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran
Shipping

Oil Tankers Steer Clear of Hormuz Ahead of US Blockade

Two Iranian-linked tankers exited the Gulf on Monday as other vessels began avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said it would start blockading Iranian

April 13, 2026
Total Views: 962