As tensions in the Middle East persist, concerns continue to grow over the risk of prolonged disruption to maritime trade. Attention is increasingly focused on signs of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, particularly as the United States contin…
Vessel Transits Vs Vessel Count Inside Hormuz Read More »
Tanker chartering professionals are no strangers to volatility. Rate spikes, laycans slipping, last-minute compliance checks, that is just the backdrop of a normal week. But the crisis that erupted on February 28, 2026 is a different category of disru…
When the strait closes: How tanker charterers navigate the Hormuz crisis Read More »
The duration of the closure of the Hormuz Strait will most likely dictate the outcome of the current crisis and its impact on shipping, the overall supply chain and ultimately global trade. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “sin…
Duration of Closure of Hormuz to Dictate Shipping Rates Read More »
Drewry AIS showcases several VLGCs that reached or were idling in the Gulf of Oman have altered course towards the USGC as buyers scramble to procure alternative cargoes for the disrupted Middle Eastern LPG supplies. A series of force majeures in the A…
Over the past decade, shipping has made major strides in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Hull optimisation, wind-assisted propulsion and digital fuel management are helping vessels burn less energy than ever before. Yet even as ships …
Why adaptation, not just efficiency, will define maritime performance Read More »