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insurancejournal.comworld8 hrs ago
All Six Commodity Carriers Crossed Strait of Hormuz With Transponders Off on Sunday
Preliminary data show every vessel that transited the waterway on July 12 did so without active tracking signals. Dark crossings have outnumbered observable passages in recent days as attacks reshape routes.
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theconversation.combusiness18 hrs ago
Dubai Announces Plans for New Port on UAE East Coast
Dubai officials announced plans to build a new port on the UAE's eastern coast. The facility would increase shipping capacity and create an alternative route avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the recent US-Iran war. No timeline or cost details were released.
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vanguardngr.compolitics20 hrs ago
Strait of Hormuz Ship Activity Shifts: Overall Volume Falls Over 50 Percent as Iran's Routes See Sharp Rise
@MarioNawfal reported that vessel crossings fell sharply in recent days. Activity rose on routes linked to Iran while the Omani corridor saw a steep drop after recent ship targeting there.
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middleeasteye.networld17 hrs agoUpdated
Fertilizer Ship Transits Into Persian Gulf Fall While Six Commercial Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz
Tanker tracking data show just four empty vessels booked for fertilizer cargoes entered the Gulf since June 30. Pre-conflict weekly loadings from the region have dropped from 20-40 ships to around five.
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asiaone.comfinance1 day ago
Six Tankers Clear Strait of Hormuz in Dark Mode on Sunday
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday with all six vessels operating without transponders. Qatar suspended all maritime activity the same day. No ships were observed transiting early Monday via AIS signals.
Fortunefinance1 day ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Five Rounds of Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces carried out five rounds of attacks in the past week, including three in the last 24 hours. Oil futures rose 3.2 percent while U.S. stock futures declined less than half a percent.
asiaone.comfinance2 hrs agoUpdated
Oil Prices Rose and Stocks Fell After U.S. and Iran Strikes
Brent crude gained 4.7 percent to $79.59 a barrel and U.S. crude futures rose 3.4 percent to $73.87 after the latest round of strikes. U.S. Central Command said the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian state media reports of closure.
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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
Iran and US Impose New Measures on Strait of Hormuz Traffic After Attacks
Iran and the United States presented opposing narratives on Saturday about traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides exchanged threats while pursuing talks through mediators. The exchanges followed the assassination of Iran's former supreme leader.
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theiranproject.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Iran, Oman, Qatar Discuss Traffic Management in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Muscat on Saturday. The United States has pressed Tehran for a public pledge to keep the strait open to shipping.
The Independentpolitics1 day agoUpdated
Oman Hosts Strait of Hormuz Lane Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Iranian Strikes on Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
President Trump called on Iran to take responsibility for recent strikes on ships. Oman is mediating discussions with Iran to reopen a central shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.
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benzinga.combusiness3 days ago
ADNOC Logistics Orders Four LNG Carriers for $900 Million
ADNOC Logistics and Services placed a $900 million order for four newbuild LNG carriers on July 10. The vessels will be built in China and delivered in 2029, expanding the firm's total LNG newbuild program to 18 ships.
nbcnews.comfinance3 days ago
Oil Prices Rise Above Prewar Levels After Attacks on Three Ships
Attacks on three commercial vessels in a key shipping strait have pushed crude prices back above levels seen before recent hostilities. The incidents disrupted shipping routes and added volatility to global energy markets.
en.antaranews.comworld4 days ago
LNG tankers continue entering Strait of Hormuz while some Japan-linked vessels exit Gulf
At least five ballast LNG carriers transited the waterway in recent days despite Iranian attacks on vessels and U.S. strikes. Japan-linked ships in the Gulf fell to four from 45 at the start of the conflict.
en.antaranews.comscience4 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Hull War Rates Fall to 1-3 Percent but 1,150 Vessels Remain Stranded
Insurance premiums for transiting the Strait of Hormuz rose to 10 percent of vessel value after the February 28 blockade before moderating to 1-3 percent. Policies are now priced six hours ahead and some include no-claims bonuses. More than 50 ships have been attacked since the c…
world4 days ago
US Strikes Tehran After Ship Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Three commercial vessels came under attack in recent days. The United States responded with strikes on Iranian coastal cities and then Tehran.
en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
IMO head calls for halt to Strait of Hormuz transits
The secretary general of the International Maritime Organization called Wednesday for ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz until crews can transit safely. Nearly 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf after recent attacks on vessels.
middleeasteye.netfinance5 days agoUpdated
Ships struck in Strait of Hormuz; tankers reverse course
At least four tankers reversed course in the past 12 hours after Iranian strikes hit three commercial ships on July 7. Vessel data showed three empty LNG carriers and one loaded supertanker abandoning transits.
business6 days ago
Australian Dock Workers Seek 28-Hour Week as DP World Tests AI Cranes and Driverless Vehicles
Dock workers at DP World terminals in Australia are seeking a 28-hour work week with no pay reduction. The demand follows the operator's rollout of AI tools and automation that the Maritime Union of Australia says threaten more than 60 percent of jobs.
world6 days ago
Three Tankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Oil Talks Stall
Three vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz from Monday into Tuesday, damaging two tankers without crew injuries. The strikes occurred as U.S.-Iran negotiations on a shipping framework remain stalled during mourning for Iran's late supreme leader.
cnbc.compolitics6 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Threat Level Raised to Severe After Three Tanker Attacks
The Joint Maritime Information Center upgraded the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to severe on July 7 after at least three vessels came under attack. Oil prices rose and vessel traffic declined following the strikes on a Qatari LNG tanker and other ships.
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azernews.azfinance6 days ago
Maritime Incident Reported in Red Sea Region
A vessel involved in an incident in the Red Sea area sustained no casualties or environmental damage, according to reports. The vessel is continuing toward its next port of call.
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en.globes.co.ilfinance6 days ago
Container shipping capacity through Red Sea returns to pre-war levels
Major carriers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd resumed Suez Canal sailings on July 6 after a four-month suspension. Container volumes on Asia-U.S. West Coast routes reached a record 350,000 TEU last week.
middleeasteye.netfinance6 days ago
Two Saudi crude tankers head toward Strait of Hormuz while most traffic remains blocked after Iranian warnings
Two very large crude carriers owned by Japanese companies are approaching the Strait of Hormuz with 4 million barrels of Saudi oil. The movement follows a partial reopening of the waterway after a mid-June ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
middleeasteye.netfinance7 days ago
Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises, with some vessels exiting near Iran and others near Oman
At least six tankers exited the Persian Gulf near Oman on Sunday while eight others made U-turns earlier. Iran announced plans to charge service fees for passage through the strait.
en.globes.co.ilfinance7 days ago
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Signal Readiness to Resume Red Sea Routes
The two largest container lines said they are preparing to send ships back through the Red Sea. Their shares fell on expectations that restored access to the shorter route will ease vessel shortages and reduce freight rates.
en.antaranews.comai7 days ago
Shipping traffic resumes in Strait of Hormuz corridor after earlier detours
Vessels returned to normal routes along a U.S.-protected corridor near Oman. Earlier movements had included unexplained U-turns and detours.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Southern Route Through Strait of Hormuz Reopens to All Traffic
A new advisory from the Joint Maritime Information Center states that the southern corridor through the Strait of Hormuz has been expanded. Commercial vessels may now transit the route at any hour provided they maintain AIS, radar, and lighting.
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Japan Timesbusiness7 days agoUpdated
UAE Restores Pre-War Crude Exports Through Hormuz Before Final US-Iran Deal
The United Arab Emirates restored its crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war volumes by the time the US and Iran signed their interim peace deal. Fortune reported that the UAE used dark transits with tankers leased from Sinokor Group to achieve the recovery. Sino…
thehindu.compolitics8 days ago
Retired general says U.S. must block Iran from controlling Strait of Hormuz
A retired U.S. general stated that the United States needs to prevent Iran from controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that further Iranian attacks on vessels could lead to limited strikes or broader combat operations.
theyeshivaworld.comworld8 days ago
Cargo Ship Attacked in Red Sea off Yemen Coast
A cargo ship came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea near Yemen, according to the British military. The incident marks the latest maritime attack in the area.
realitytea.comfinance8 days ago
Six tankers use Oman route in Hormuz while four others switch to Iranian path after weekend U-turns
Six oil and gas freighters navigated close to Oman’s coast on Sunday. Data showed 19 total crossings on Saturday after eight vessels reversed course the prior two days.
world8 days ago
Qatar Lifts Maritime Suspension After One-Week Pause
Qatar’s Transport Ministry announced Sunday that all maritime navigation can resume immediately. The decision reverses a June 29 advisory that had halted sailing and fishing vessels while leaving commercial shipping unaffected.
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gellerreport.comworld9 days ago
Some Ships Reverse Near Oman While Dozens Complete Strait of Hormuz Transit
At least eight vessels including oil tankers turned back near the Omani coast between Friday and Saturday. Some later took routes closer to Iran after a mid-June US-Iran deal to reopen the strait. Daily crossings have risen but stay below pre-war levels.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Lebanon reports 4,301 killed and 12,199 injured in Israeli attacks since March 2
Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health recorded at least 4,301 deaths and 12,199 injuries from Israeli attacks that began March 2. The ministry released the updated casualty figures on July 3.
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Oil prices hold near $71.76 a barrel
Brent crude futures traded near $71.76 a barrel on Friday after slipping only slightly during the week. Traders cited expectations of a U.S.-Iran agreement as the main factor supporting prices.
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israelnationalnews.comworld10 days ago
Iranian Speaker Says Response Will Follow If US and Israel Skip Ceasefire Terms
Iran’s Parliament Speaker said Tehran will resume actions if Washington and Israel do not meet commitments under an interim deal. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose over the past week as the 60-day ceasefire holds.
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vanguardngr.compolitics11 days ago
Iran Partially Reopens Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire
Iran has allowed limited shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire with the United States that took effect on 8 April. The waterway remains under Iranian oversight, with several seized vessels still held.
ZeroHedgefinance11 days ago
European Nations Accept Fees for Hormuz Transits as Shipping Traffic Recovers
Leading European powers now view payments to Iran and Oman as inevitable for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz after the recent U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Shipping traffic has rebounded to about 40 crossings daily amid a diplomatic pause.
dutchnews.nlfinance11 days ago
Shipping rates rise as retailers book early orders ahead of possible U.S. tariffs
Retailers are accelerating imports to avoid potential new U.S. tariffs expected at the end of July. The surge has lifted global container rates to four-year highs, with some routes up 120 percent in six weeks.
theiranproject.comfinance11 days ago
Four Supertankers Carry 8 Million Barrels of Saudi Crude Through Gulf of Oman
Four supertankers loaded at Ras Tanura appeared in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. The vessels are moving crude through a U.S.-administered corridor in Omani waters as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increases.
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benzinga.comfinance12 days ago
Brent crude drops below $71 a barrel
Brent crude futures for August delivery reached $70.82 per barrel, the lowest level since February 27. The decline followed statements from Qatar and oil analysts about indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials.
world12 days ago
Container Ship Runs Aground in Strait of Hormuz
A container ship left its approved route and ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials had previously warned vessels to remain south of Larak Island.
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news.sky.compolitics12 days ago
U.S. and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Qatar on Hormuz Shipping and Asset Release
Indirect technical talks between the U.S. and Iran began Tuesday night in Doha and continued Wednesday. The discussions center on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the release of six billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. The sessions follow a 14-point inter…
soompi.comworld12 days ago
Two Suspicious Approaches Reported Near Yemen's Coast
Two vessels reported encounters with small craft off Yemen's coast near Balhaf. Both incidents occurred on the same day and involved four people aboard each craft.
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news.sky.comfinance12 days agoUpdated
Foreign Container Ship Runs Aground in Strait of Hormuz; 34 Vessels Cross Same Day
A foreign container ship grounded early Wednesday after leaving Iran's designated shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities had issued prior warnings against unauthorized routes. The strait recorded 34 crossings on June 30 with traffic continuing.
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Yonhapworld13 days ago
HD Korea Shipbuilding Secures 885 Billion Won Orders for LNG Carrier and FSRU
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering announced contracts worth 885 billion won for one liquefied natural gas carrier and one floating storage regasification unit. The orders bring the company's 2026 total to 67.4 percent of its annual target.
New York Postpolitics13 days ago
Oil Flow Through Strait of Hormuz Returns to Pre-War Levels
Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to or exceeded pre-war volumes. Total vessel traffic remains below pre-war averages, with about 240 ships transiting last week.
enr.comfinance13 days ago
Maersk Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook on Stronger Container Demand
The Danish shipping company increased its 2026 volume growth forecast to 4 percent and lifted profit guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected container demand. Shares rose in Copenhagen trading following the announcement.
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washingtonpost.comfinance13 days ago
Iran Says No Outside Help Needed in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that external involvement in the Strait of Hormuz would complicate matters. The comment follows recent regional tensions over shipping routes.
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washingtonpost.comfinance13 days ago
Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises Monday but stays 90 percent below pre-war levels
Twenty-four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The total remained far below pre-war levels after weekend hostilities between Iran and the United States.
washingtonpost.comfinance14 days ago
Iran Says It Will Block Unapproved Hormuz Transits
Iranian officials stated they will obstruct vessels using Hormuz routes not approved by Tehran. The announcement follows recent regional shipping tensions.
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theiranproject.compolitics14 days ago
Iran Says No U.S. Talks Scheduled This Week as U.S. Delegation Heads to Qatar
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated it will not hold negotiation meetings with the U.S. side in the coming days. A U.S. delegation including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is traveling to Doha for meetings with Qatari and Pakistani officials.
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fortune.comfinance14 days ago
Maersk Raises Full-Year Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT
Maersk increased its 2026 full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA to a range of $8.0 billion to $10.0 billion and for adjusted EBIT to a range of $2.0 billion to $4.0 billion.
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moneycontrol.comfinance14 days ago
Brent Crude Falls More Than 20 Percent in a Month as Hormuz Shipping Resumes
Brent crude prices dropped from triple digits to around $72 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz reopened to commercial traffic. OilPrice.com reported that an interim U.S.-Iran agreement and recent strikes have left shipping under daily quotas with elevated insurance costs.
jns.orgfinance14 days ago
Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Falls to 22 Crossings
Vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to the lowest level recorded since the U.S.-Iran preliminary peace deal. Two recent attacks on ships prompted the decline in traffic.
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revolver.newsbusiness15 days ago
Oman Says Ships in Strait of Hormuz May Face New Navigation and Environmental Fees
Oman informed European officials that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz could incur new navigation and environmental service fees. The country also stated there is no return to pre-war conditions in the waterway.
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en.antaranews.comfinance16 days ago
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz to stay restricted for months
A shipping executive stated that mines will continue to limit vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Safe routes remain extremely limited, cutting capacity to roughly half pre-conflict levels.
politics16 days ago
U.S. expands alternate shipping route along Oman coast after Iran drone strikes
The U.S. military announced an expansion of a shipping lane along Oman’s coast on Saturday. Iran launched a drone attack on a commercial vessel hours after U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites.
thewire.inpolitics14 days agoUpdated
U.S. Forces Conduct Additional Strikes on Iranian Targets After Tanker Attack
U.S. Central Command carried out strikes on Saturday against multiple Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The action followed an attack on a tanker and came after earlier exchanges that included Iranian strikes on Bahrain.
theiranproject.comfinance16 days ago
Saudi Aramco Resumes Crude Loadings at Ras Tanura After Four-Month Halt
Saudi Aramco restarted crude loadings at its Ras Tanura terminal on Friday after nearly four months, shipping data showed. Two VLCCs loaded while two more approached or waited nearby. Global oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel the same day.