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April 10, 2026
A British official who was aware of the discussions said that Britain would convene the latest round of talks next week with its allies to discuss a way to open up the Strait of Hormuz for shipping without paying tolls to Iran. The official…
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March 27, 2026
Asda's boss said that the U.S. and Israeli 'war on Iran' has caused a spike in demand for fuel, resulting in temporary?shortages? at some of their forecourts. Fears of higher prices and supply disruptions from the conflict are driving motorists to fill up more often.
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March 23, 2026
The number of ships diverting around the Cape of Good Hope is increasing, as the Middle East war has reshaped global shipping routes. This boosts the role of Africa as a hub for bunkering. Since late 2023 when Houthi attacks against Red?Sea?shipping?began…
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March 13, 2026
The United States granted a 30-day waiver to countries that want to purchase Russian oil or?petroleum stranded on the sea. This drew criticism from Germany and its allies in Europe, but was welcomed by Moscow. The U.S. Treasury secretary Scott?Bessent…
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March 12, 2026
The United States has issued a license to countries for a period of 30 days to purchase stranded Russian oil and petroleum products. This was done to help stabilize the global energy markets, which have been shook by the war against Iran. In…
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March 9, 2026
U.S. President?Donald Trump announced that he will hold a news conference on Monday, before returning from Florida to Washington. He did not give any details as to what he planned to discuss. After the close of?US. The markets close. The news…
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March 9, 2026
Analysis from ship tracking?platforms Kpler?and Lloyd's List?Intelligence on Monday showed that a?Greek operated oil tanker?sailed?through the Strait?of Hormuz?with?a?cargo?of Saudi Arabian crude?and its destination listed as India. MarineTraffic data showed that the Shenlong Suezmax tanker…
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March 6, 2026
Shell's petrochemical complex in south China, a joint venture with China's CNOOC plans to shut down a steam breaker "soon". It has also informed domestic customers that it is unable to provide certain products. CNOOC & Shell 'Petrochemicals Company Ltd…
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March 4, 2026
Shipping sources reported that the crew of the Maltese container ship Safeen Prestige abandoned ship after it was damaged by a projectile as it sailed towards?the top of the Strait of Hormuz? on Wednesday. Vanguard, a British maritime risk management company…
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February 24, 2026
The Pentagon announced?on Tuesday that U.S. forces had intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean, after tracing it from Caribbean waters. This was the third interdiction of this kind in the region. Washington has stepped up its blockade of vessels going to or from Venezuela…
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February 24, 2026
A major military conflict between the U.S., Iran and other countries could cause a disruption of Middle East oil supply. It could be that the vast oil reserves held by the U.S. or China are crucial in controlling it. As the American military builds up in the region…
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February 20, 2026
The 'discount on Brent' for Russia’s flagship Urals oil blending in the Baltic Sea, reported the Kommersant paper citing Argus data, has widened up to $28 a barrel. This is the highest level since a peak -in April 2023. The federal budget has…
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February 14, 2026
Dubai Media Office reported that DP World, the port giant in Dubai, announced Friday the 'appointment' of Essa?Kazim?as a?chairman?of its board?and Yuvraj narayan?as group chief executive?officer?. This was after mounting pressure had been placed…
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February 16, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping company, announced on Monday that it would purchase Israel's ZIM for $4.2 billion. This will cement its position as the fifth-largest group in the world. The deal was met with a backlash from Israelis, as ZIM employees at the Haifa headquarters went on strike…
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February 16, 2026
India has taken three U.S. sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month, and increased surveillance in its maritime zone to stop illicit trade. A source with first-hand knowledge of the issue said that on Monday. The source said that India…
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February 14, 2026
British International Investment, the UK's development investment agency, welcomed DP World’s new chief executive on?Friday and said it would resume investments with the Dubai-based port operator. BII earlier this week halted all new investments…
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January 16, 2026
George Gerapetritis, the Greek Foreign Minister, said on Friday that Greece intends to expand its territorial waters, possibly into the Aegean sea, despite Turkey’s constant threat of war if Athens were to?take this step. NATO allies but historic rivals?have lowered tensions over the past few years…
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January 13, 2026
Iran has ?released ?the Greek-owned, Marshall-Islands-flagged tanker MT St. Nikolas it seized in the Gulf of Oman in January 2024, a ?company source told on Tuesday. Source: The vessel was released on 8th January and has been at Shinas Port in Oman since 12th January with 13 crew members on board.
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June 20, 2025
Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.
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May 21, 2025
Ambrey, a British maritime security company, said that a hijack signal sent by a Panamanian flagged petroleum products tanker near Iran was a false alert. Ambrey reported the incident on Tuesday, south of the busy Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes without naming "UAE-linked vessel".
