24 maritime news articles at Strait of Hormuz
Today’s headlines bring constant news of international shipping hubs across the global supply chain experiencing major volatility and disruption – from Iran sending shockwaves through global energy markets by forcefully obstructing vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz…
Bunker fuel demand across key Middle Eastern ports declined in April as the war created uncertainty about ship movement and constrained fuel supply, although activity at some Omani ports recovered gradually, five market participants, including traders and suppliers, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, May 6. F
The U.S. military on Thursday said it had responded in self-defense against Iranian attacks on three American warships that transited the Strait of Hormuz. The development came after Tehran’s state media earlier in the day said the country was reviewing a fresh proposal to end…
Most conventional plastics are made from oil and gas and production costs have increased recently as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. That means when the price of those raw materials rise, the cost of producing plastic often rises too, creating incentives to reduce wasteful use, expa
For the second time in a month, carriers must decide whether passage through the Strait of Hormuz is safe after on-again, off-again peace talks, and one shipping analyst expects shipping lines to exercise caution. Lars Jensen, president of consultancy firm Vespucci Maritime, said he expects carriers to exercise extrem
In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping? , Sal Mercogliano analyzes the intensifying naval standoff in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3% on Friday, a day after the U. S.
Whatever else is happening in the Strait of Hormuz, the U. S.
Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN said there was an urgent need to “safeguard the stability and security” of the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf nations and the United States pressed the UN on Thursday to demand Iran end its blockage of the vital waterway. Abdulaziz Alwasil made his comments alongside G
Pakistan LNG Limited, a government subsidiary that procures LNG from the international market, has cancelled two of the lowest bids, expecting the situation in the Middle East to improve, which will lead to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of Qatari supplies. Pakistan LNG Ltd.
Corn futures held around $4. 5 per bushel, trading near a three-week low as faster US planting progress outweighed production pressure from elevated global energy prices.
UK natural gas futures rose to 108. 5 pence per therm, recovering from a two-week low as prospects for peace in the Middle East remained uncertain amid renewed tensions.
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said on Friday three of its vessels that transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Gulf in April did not pay transit fees, sticking to a principle of navigation under international law.Tehran has proposed fees or tolls on vessels passing…
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Home News and Resources News News 30 Apr, 2026 Iran sanctions – payment of “tolls” for Strait of Hormuz passage Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director Following reports that Iran may allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz in return for payment of a “toll” charge, OFAC have issued a new FAQ clarifying t
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Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 26 Jun, 2025 Navigating the Persian Gulf in 2025: A Maritime Security Brief for Seafarers Emma Forbes-Gearey Loss Prevention Officer The Persian Gulf is a crucial channel for the transit of goods, and it is currently grappling with geopolitical tensions, as well as significa
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Home News and Resources News News 23 Jun, 2025 Safety Alert – Persian Gulf and GPS Spoofing Emma Forbes-Gearey Loss Prevention Officer There has been a report in the increase of GPS spoofing in the Persian Gulf. It can be largely attributed to the heightened regional tensions, particularly following the June 2025 esca
Home News and Resources News News 22 Jul, 2019 Navigation in the Straits of Hormuz Further to the advice in our recent news article Attacks on Shipping in the Gulf of Oman , and in light of the incidents in the Straits of Hormuz involving the “Stena Impero” and “Mesdar” on Friday 19th July 2019, Members are directed to
Home News and Resources News News 14 Jun, 2019 Attacks on Shipping in the Gulf of Oman Two tankers were attacked in the morning hours of 13 June 2019, in international waters just east of the Strait of Hormuz. This follows attacks on four ships offshore Fujairah on 12 May 2019.
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 13 Jan, 2015 Sanctions - Illicit Exports of Iranian Oil Translations: Chinese Vietnamese The Managers have been made aware of attempts in recent months to export crude oil originating from Iran in breach of applicable sanctions by means of ship to sh