WatchOceanHormuz
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.
/ Freight News
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DisruptionOcean
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.
DisruptionMultimodal
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.
WatchOceanHormuz
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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