Maersk adds $1,000 per container charge for Hormuz transits
Response to Houthi Red Sea pressure unclear as Middle East logistics faces further restrictions.
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Panama Canal sees increase in transits as El Niño impact looms
The canal that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans has been operating at close to capacity with an average of 35 transits daily
DP World seeks to bypass Hormuz with new Fujairah terminals
The Dubai-headquartered company is to develop new container and general cargo terminals on the UAE’s East Coast
Saudi tanker on fire after Houthi strike in Red Sea
The Yemen based group follows through on a blockade of Saudi ports claiming to have struck two tankers in the Red Sea
↑War-risk insurance premium↑Transit time↑Container spot rate↓Effective fleet capacity
US importers feel peak season capacity pinch to East Coast
Asia-East Coast spot rates remain elevated with capacity limitations on the trade lane and a second round of restrictions on Panama Canal transits.
Abu Dhabi bets on gas growth despite Hormuz blockade
The $6.2bn Umm Shaif development will add over 600m scfd as Gulf producers face damaged infrastructure and curtailed LNG shipping.
↑War-risk insurance premium↑Tanker earnings↑Crude oil price↑LNG price+2 more
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Seafarers cannot remain the shock absorbers of geopolitical risk
Ship’s crew often feel forgotten in public discussions around freight rates, insurance premiums and disruption to trade
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Ukraine and Russia strike multiple ships in the Black Sea
Vessel routes are now hugging coastal areas in an effort to avoid drone attacks, Russian ships to the east and Ukrainian vessels to the west as the war on trade continues
Tankers reverse course in Red Sea after loading in Saudi
Following Houthi threats to ships calling in Saudi some vessels have changed course in the Red Sea
Ocean carriers levy fees tied to Panama Canal draft limits
The new surcharge arrives as the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will limit neo-Panamax vessels to a 49-foot depth starting this Friday.
Arctic service offers speedy China-Europe transits
The seasonal service offers approximately two-week faster transit than traditional east-west routes that now generally sail around the Cape of Good Hope due to Red Sea diversions.
Most 2026 newbuilds head into disrupted container trades
Trades most impacted by the Red Sea diversions and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are getting more new ships, offsetting longer and delayed voyages, data shows.
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Vessel delays worsen at key Chinese ports after typhoon moves through
Hapag-Lloyd said there’s a 72-hour wait at Shanghai’s Yangshan deepwater port for vessels operating Gemini services, while ships operating non-Gemini services are having to wait six days before being able to berth.
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Antwerp H1 volume falls as disruption, falling exports weigh on throughput
Trade between Europe and its partners continues to adjust to the ever-changing geopolitical environment, and that uncertainty is being felt in the port’s container handling business.
Petroleum markets responded to disruptions in the Middle East in the second quarter
Petroleum markets in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) were characterized by continued disruptions to international crude oil and petroleum product flows through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to higher and more volatile crude oil prices through most of the quarter. The disruptions also resulted in international buyers seeking alternative supply sources for petroleum products, driving up U.S. refinery margins, production, and exports.
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