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Freight Boom: The Hormuz Blockade Payday

Prolonged geopolitical supply constraints are driving massive margin expansions and unprecedented pricing premiums for shipping fleet operators worldwide.

MarketBeat

India to prioritise releasing stranded vessels in Hormuz, may resume tanker loading when conditions improve, says official

India is ensuring the safe passage of its ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region are impacting global shipping. Authorities are coordinating for cargo loading operations. Indian tankers will resume operations only when the security situation is deemed safe for commercial movement. This focus ensures the well-being…

The Economic Times

EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures.

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Oil rebounds on uncertainty over Iran peace deal and inventory drawdowns

Oil prices surged Thursday amid persistent supply worries stemming from the Iran war's uncertain conclusion and a significant U.S. inventory draw. Concerns are mounting over dwindling global stockpiles as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely inaccessible, impacting crucial energy shipments. Analysts suggest a breakthrough in talks is unlikely if concessions…

The Economic Times

UAE Says Its Pipeline To Bypass The Strait Of Hormuz Is Almost Halfway Done

The UAE said the pipeline it's building to bypass the Strait of Hormuz is almost halfway complete after accelerating construction while the key waterway remains closed as a result of the war in Iran.

International Business Times

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz With Island Checkpoints and Transit Fees: Report

Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are now subject to a multi-tiered clearance process by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which can include affiliation checks, inspections, and diplomatic intervention, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Iran's threat to Hormuz submarine cables

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could disrupt global data flow, impacting financial transactions and government communications. While some countries have alternative routes, Qatar, hosting a key cable terminal, faces significant impact. Repairing damaged cables…

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India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply

India is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for the first time since the Iran conflict began. State-run Shipping Corporation of India is ready to restart operations in the Persian Gulf once it receives approval…

The Economic Times

NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

NATO is not currently planning a mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with the alliance’s top commander saying any such operation would first require unanimous political approval from all 32 member states.

The Economic Times

Cooper warns Hormuz blockade risks sending world ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’

Yvette Cooper told an aid conference in London that the global south was paying the biggest price of the war between Iran and the US and Israel.

Evening Standard

The economy after China summit

The optics of the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were carefully staged to signal parity between the US and China. Mr Trump, the first US president to visit mainland China in nearly a decade, was accompanied by an entourage of American CEOs -- including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's…

Bangkok Post

Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end war

The US president says plans for a US military strike on Iran have been paused because ‘serious negotiations are now taking place’

The Guardian - UK

How realistic is threat of Iran charging to use internet cables under strait of Hormuz?

Plan floated in Iranian media to extract revenues from US tech firms would rely on intimidation and is legally dubious

The Guardian - UK

Oil Price Today (May 18): Crude oil above $110 again as Iran war tensions deepen. Where is liquid gold headed?

Oil prices climbed on Monday. Hopes for peace with Iran dimmed after an attack on a UAE nuclear plant. President Trump is reviewing military actions. Drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia increased fears of wider conflict. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key concern for global oil and…

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The Times of India

Iran’s next move after blocking Hormuz? Tehran is now eyeing the Gulf’s hidden arteries

Iran’s widening war with the US and much of the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. After using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage during months of military escalation, Tehran is now signalling that it could target another critical global chokepoint: the vast network of subsea internet…

The Economic Times

Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

The arrival of the LPG shipment comes amid heightened international attention on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route connecting the Persian Gulf with international shipping lanes.

The Economic Times

Suezmax tanker with Iraqi crude reaches India after Hormuz transit

An Iraqi crude oil tanker is heading towards India after navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial ship movements through the vital waterway are still low. This comes as the conflict enters its twelfth week. Iran has not eased its blockade of Hormuz. The tanker Karolos was seen sailing away from…

The Economic Times

Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in

President Donald Trump claims China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran effectively shut the vital waterway after U.S. and Israeli attacks. This has caused a major oil supply crisis and pushed up prices. Tehran insists it will not unblock the strait until the U.S. ends…

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Iran plans new Hormuz transit mechanism, says only cooperating nations will benefit

Iran is introducing a new system for the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial ships and nations cooperating with Tehran will receive priority passage. Specialized services will incur fees. This move comes amid rising Gulf tensions and concerns over global energy supplies. Several oil and gas carriers are already transiting the vital…

The Economic Times

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire agreed 'as a favour to Pakistan'

US President Donald Trump revealed the Iran ceasefire was a favor to Pakistan, acting as mediator. He indicated international pressure also played a role. Trump dismissed needing favors from China's President Xi Jinping regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The US may conduct further action after the truce. Pakistan's mediation role…

International Business Times UK

UAE Plans to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz to Export Oil Via the Gulf of Oman with an Ingenious Unexpected Plan

The UAE is expediting its oil pipeline expansion to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing export capacity and energy security amid regional tensions threatening global energy corridors.

The Economic Times

Crude oil surges 8% in a week to near $110 as Iran war tensions simmer again. Where are prices headed?

Oil prices surged this week as U.S. President Trump and Iran's foreign minister exchanged remarks, dampening hopes for a near-term agreement on ship attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose 7.84% and WTI gained 10.48% amid uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire and the potential for prolonged disruptions…

The Times of India

Friendly nations can rely on safe commerce, says Araghchi after meeting EAM; welcomes any positive role by India for peace

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the West Asia conflict and its implications, including the Strait of Hormuz situation, in their first bilateral meeting since the US-Israel and Iran war started in February.

International Business Times

Trump Says U.S. 'Controls' Strait of Hormuz as Iran Says Negotiations Deadlocked Because It 'Cannot Trust' Americans

At a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran "cannot trust the Americans at all," and said that the United States was sending conflicting messages.

The Guardian - UK

Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran’s claims of joint strait of Hormuz plan

Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships

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