The pressure on the oil and shipping markets from the Hormuz Strait situation could very well remain, long after the war in Iran ends. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Strait of Hormuz is no longer simply a chokepoint. It …
Tankers and a Long-Term Hormuz Strait Disruption: Is Selective Access Here to Stay? Read More »
Escalating Houthi attacks against Israeli targets signal potential maritime sabotage ahead, threatening to reshape global tanker trade flows and introduce significant inefficiencies into an already strained supply chain. We analyse how redirecting crud…
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In 2008, shipping entered unparalleled territory as soaring Chinese demand drove a newbuild demand spike. VLCC valuations skyrocketed to levels never seen before. Yet amid all the volatility, there was no reliable, unbiased data to guide decision-makin…
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A stronger dollar has curbed demand for older ships over the past week, but the overall market is showing mixed performance. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “the Indian ship recyclin…
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A Month On: Our Hormuz Call Validated One month ago, in our Week 08, 2026 Tanker Market Monitor, we drew our readers’ attention to the mounting geopolitical risk building around the Strait of Hormuz, flagging the corridor as a potential flashpoin…
SoH Update: What’s Next for Tanker Freight? Read More »