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US threats of fresh strikes and Iran blockade prompt another shipping pause in Hormuz
Owners and charterers reassess gulf transits as ceasefire collapses and vessel attacks reignite security fears
LNG freight rates stable despite transit halt in Hormuz after renewed attacks
As US-Iran peace deal teeters, Wall Street sinks and tanker shares rise
US revokes Iran sanctions waiver following attacks on shipping
Inbound Hormuz tanker transits near parity with outbound as shipowner confidence returns
MEG crude exports hang in the balance despite June recovery amid ceasefire uncertainty
A fragile ceasefire is likely to keep exports below pre-conflict levels as shipping continues to contend with the heightened risk in the region
Stateless ships seek quick flag changes before entering European waters
European efforts to detain stateless shadow fleet tankers are prompting sanctioned vessels to scramble for new registrations before entering EU waters, shifting activity into obscure flag states and triggering a diplomatic backlash from Russia
Fraying ceasefire reignites Hormuz toll prospects with implications for other chokepoints
Vessels have already begun following the Iran-stipulated route following the MOU fallout, suggesting that shipowners could be choosing the path of least resistance by complying with Iran, opening up a possibility of vessels complying with tolls under threat of military action
‘Southern highway’ traffic plummets amid escalating Hormuz attacks
Traceable traffic through the US-coordinated Omani lane has ground to a halt amid a quickly deteriorating security situation that threatens to reverse recent gains in flows through the strait
Typhoon Bavi forces major port shutdowns across eastern China and Taiwan
Typhoon Bavi is forcing port closures, disrupting operations at the world’s busiest container hubs and threatening week-long shipping delays
As US-Iran peace deal teeters, Wall Street sinks and tanker shares rise
Tanker stocks thrive amid disruption and inefficiency. The way things are going between the US and Iran, the Hormuz crisis appears far from over — and tanker stocks are yet again on the ascent
Greek appetite for newbuildings stood firm in June
Investing in new ships was once again led by tanker and containership contracting, according to Allied QuantumSea
Heidmar takes over Q-Shipping
Acquisition of three decades-old company gives Heidmar offices in Netherlands and Türkiye as well as crewing operation in Ukraine
The Week in Charts: LNG carrier transits plunge as Iran repeats claim of control over Hormuz | Key container lines have pulled most ships from Middle East Gulf
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Middle East port update: Wednesday, July 1
In Dubai waters, no underway ship-to-ship operations are permitted until further notice
The week in newbuildings: Combined 41 ships ordered across major vessel segments
Ordering activity underlines continued resilience of global shipbuilding demand as owners invest in new dry cargo carriers, containerships, gas carriers and tankers
Middle East port update: Monday, June 29
In Bahrain, vessel movements have resumed. However, operations remain limited due to the current situation. BAPCO operations remain suspended
Mexican west coast LNG terminal ships first cargoes
The Sempra project on Mexico’s northwest coast shipped its first cargo on board Panama-flagged LNG carrier Pacific Success
Middle East port update: Friday, July 10
Kuwaiti, Omani and Qatari ports are all fully operational with no stoppage of operations reported
Middle East port update: Thursday, July 9
Abu Dhabi Ports confirmed that all UAE ports managed and operated by AD ports remain fully open and are operating as usual
LNG freight rates stable despite transit halt in Hormuz after renewed attacks
The latest Hormuz disruption didn’t spook the LNG freight market, with analysts pointing to softer demand and seasonal weakness as downside pressure
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