The pandemic caused by COVID 19 and the subsequent slowdown in international trade have highlighted certain challenges faced by a globally integrated supply chain, such as shortages of personal protec...

Le Parlement iranien a adopté un projet de loi établissant un régime de gestion du détroit d’Ormuz, incluant l’instauration de péages pour les navir...

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Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again...

On Wednesday, India said 28 Indian-flagged vessels were operating west and east of the Strait with 778 Indian sailors aboard.

Iran promoted a hard-line ex-commander as its top security official, shaking up its highest decision-making body on national defense after saying it was “very close” to a deal with Oman over shipping ...

TORM posted record Q2 2026 profit, raised its full-year TCE and EBITDA guidance and declared a $2.40 dividend as product-tanker rates surged.

Two tankers were hit by UAVs in the Strait of Hormuz, suffering minor damage with all crew safe, UKMTO said amid rising regional tensions.

Kyiv has suspended drone strikes against Black Sea oil shipping near Novorossiysk after U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the raids damaged American corporate int…

via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi oil tankers now face $5 million extra per shipment as Houthi attacks force costly reroutes around Africa. Pipeline bottlenecks and surging insurance premiums add to the strain. #SaudiAramco #Houthi #RedSea #OilShipping #MaritimeSecurity #BrentCrude #CapeRoute

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IRGC navy on Apr 8, 2026 posted routing guidance for the Strait of Hormuz; the waterway carries about 20% of global seaborne oil and narrows to ~21 nm.

Iran’s temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for military drills caused minor delays but no major disruptions, yet highlighted the chokepoint’s vulnerability. Industry experts warn of broader risks if tensions escalate. #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #OilShipping #MaritimeSecurity #GeopoliticalRisk

The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions on a shipping network accused of disguising Iranian oil shipments as Iraqi crude.

Since the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran on February 28, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz has seen a dramatic collapse in oil tanker traffic, dropping by over 90%. Iran has warned it may target ships transiting the strait, causing insurers to reconsider coverage for vessels in the area. Consequently, more than 400 tankers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, unable to move legally. Only a subset of vessels, often referred to as the “shadow fleet,” continue operations. These ships bypass regulations, ignore sanctions, and sometimes operate with opaque insurance or under flags of convenience. The maritime system relies on voluntary compliance, with transponders and inspections intended to ensure safety and legality. However, ships can go “dark” by turning off transponders or changing registration, effectively becoming stateless. This has enabled the shadow fleet to transport oil despite sanctions and conflicts. Analysts estimate that approximately 1,100 dark fleet vessels, representing 17–18% of oil-carrying tankers, operate globally. The current situation in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates that while the international maritime system is built on voluntary participation, the shadow fleet exploits gaps to continue trade when legitimate shipping is blocked by war or sanctions. The article emphasizes that these actions highlight both the limitations and intended voluntary nature of maritime rules, rather than a systemic failure.