Windward’s latest update notes that Hormuz traffic has not stopped, but now runs through selective passage, degraded visibility and growing insurance pressure

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

From fertiliser to coal and steel: the impact of Middle East turmoil on dry bulk

27 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

While energy flows remain the central Gulf story, the dry bulk sector is also feeling the impact

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

How US LNG exports and AI power demand will intersect

27 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

Gastech governing board member Rakhi Oli reviews LNG exports, data centre growth and shifting energy dependencies

Business & Finance Digitalisation

Hormuz disruption leaves LNG transits near zero

25 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

LNG crossings through Hormuz have fallen close to zero, while the Lloyd’s market says insurance remains available for ships willing to sail

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

More Indian LPG carriers set to transit Hormuz; Iran-linked vessel appears en route

25 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

India-flagged vessels have approached the Strait’s exit, according to intelligence data

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

Sinokor tied to secondhand Suezmax deals at eye-catching prices

24 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

Shortly after an unprecedented VLCC run and a confirmed tie-up with MSC, Sinokor may now turn its focus to Suezmaxes

Business & Finance

Middle East crisis: why Latin America’s energy supplies matter more than ever

24 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

Vortexa notes that Latin America’s crude oil, LNG and LPG flows are becoming more strategically important as Middle East disruption tightens global energy markets

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

From theory to reality: scenario analysis for Strait of Hormuz tanker trades

23 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

MSI’s latest scenario modelling asks what happens to Gulf tanker trades when Strait of Hormuz access shifts from disruption to prolonged denial

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

Sustained Iranian oil flows amid Hormuz disruption reflect prepositioned supply since late 2025

20 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

If tensions persist and producers continue prioritising domestic needs, analysts warn of potential global supply destruction

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

Hormuz closure week two: tanker markets highly volatile

19 Mar 2026by Craig Jallal

Brokers and analysts point to a tanker market still under war pressure, with scarce Hormuz transits and freight drifting away from cargo fundamentals

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

India faces LPG supply crisis, despite VLGC transits through Hormuz

18 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

With 90% of its LPG imports from the Middle East, India looks to viable alternatives to meet its supply crunch

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

Middle East LNG turmoil: vessels divert to Asia, Qatar charters out tonnage, rates hold high

12 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

Vessels diverting from Europe to Asia are carrying cargoes sourced from the US and Nigeria

Business & Finance Middle East Conflict

Opinion

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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

As the world’s largest bunkering hub and container transhipment centre, Singapore is at the epicentre of shipping’s efforts to lower CO2 and GHG emissions

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

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Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026

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