Maritime Crisis in Graphs and Data: Middle Eastern Conflict Threatens Global Energy Supply
Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased due to threats from Iranian forces, impacting global oil and gas prices.
War in Iran: More than 3,200 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf
A significant disruption in shipping has occurred in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating military tensions, impacting global oil and gas supply.
Surge in marine fuel prices in Fujairah threatens demand shift
Marine fuel prices in Fujairah, UAE, have surged due to a slowdown in supply caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, raising concerns about a shift in demand to alternative ports like Singapore.
Straits of Hormuz: Military threats and collapse of transits
Tensions in the Straits of Hormuz have escalated into a full-blown crisis for international shipping and global energy security due to Iranian military threats and a dramatic decline in commercial traffic.
Threats at Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz: The World on the Brink of a New Economic Shock
Rising threats from Houthi rebels in Yemen to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising concerns of a new economic crisis due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Syria bans foreign trucks.. Jordanian shipping crisis and additional costs for exports
Syria's recent decision to ban foreign trucks has caused a logistical crisis for Jordanian exports, increasing transportation costs and delaying deliveries.
RECORD-LINE CRISIS ⟩ Last year, over 6000 seafarers were left trapped on ships
In 2025, an unprecedented crisis in international shipping saw over 6000 seafarers abandoned on ships without pay, food, or a way to return home, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).