Strait of Hormuz
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Ali khodabakhsh / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Oil Tankers Turn Away from Strait of Hormuz Amid US Enforcement Action
At least two oil and chemical tankers turned away from the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after the United States moved to enforce a naval blockade, according to maritime tracking data. One vessel, the Malawi-flagged M/T Rich Starry, was bound for China with oil from the United Arab…
Andrew Milligan sumo / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Kazakh Oil Exports from Russian Black Sea Port Set to Match Record Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Exports of mostly Kazakh oil from a port on Russia’s Black Sea coast are projected to reach a record level next month. This development provides relief to European refiners facing supply challenges due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The increase helps address disruptions in…
Ali khodabakhsh / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Access Restrictions Enforced on Iranian Ports Starting April 13, 2026
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center has issued an advisory confirming access restrictions on Iranian ports effective from 1400 UTC on April 13, 2026. The measures affect the entire Iranian coastline, including ports and energy infrastructure, and apply to vessels…