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Morning Bid: Shipping oil gets ever harder, costlier
Oil tanker earnings surge to extraordinary heights as ongoing conflict severely disrupts global maritime shipping lanes.
Shipping
72 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Strike on Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz kills 1, Iranian media say
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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments
Yemen's Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands and advance along the coast, threatening global shipping lanes.
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Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly reached a strategic island, threatening critical global shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route
Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast and a crucial island, sparking international shipping concerns.
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Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes
Saudi Arabia's oil production has plummeted to its lowest level since 1990 as escalating conflict and shipping route closures disrupt global exports.
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COMMENTARY: Oil prices fly blind as the Hormuz enigma deepens
Fortified tankers boost Hormuz flow to 10 M b/d as missing Gulf oil and U.S. naval vows keep markets guessing
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Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil
Global shipping nations warn that geopolitical turmoil and the rise of shadow fleets are creating a structural fracture in international maritime trade.
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Arctic trade route becoming a reality
China and Russia are accelerating the viability of Arctic trade routes through joint sea ice surveys and the deployment of ice-class container ships.
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Oil Extends Gain as Iran Says Hormuz Deal With Oman Is Close
Oil markets extend gains as coverage reports an upcoming Hormuz shipping deal involving Iran and Oman.
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Shipping through Panama Canal faces new cuts as water dries up
The Panama Canal warns of further transit cuts as El Niño causes critical water shortages, threatening a route that handles 5% of global trade.
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Norway Ship Seizure Puts Russian Assets in the Crosshairs
Norway's seizure of a ship has raised critical questions regarding the vulnerability and future status of Russian assets held abroad.
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Panama Canal restricts traffic amid Hormuz crisis: Why this matters
Global supply chains face renewed pressure as Panama Canal traffic restrictions intersect with the Hormuz crisis.
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Another Tanker Struck as Hormuz Shipping Crisis Deepens
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The Iran war is pushing U.S. allies and rivals to a risky new frontier for global trade: The Arctic
Global powers are shifting trade toward the Arctic to bypass instability caused by the Iran war, with China, South Korea, and India leading the push.
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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The Panama Canal prepares to reduce ship transits as the return of El Niño impacts global trade and cold-chain logistics.
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Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
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One beneficiary of the Iran war? Pirates.
A resurgence of Somali piracy threatens maritime trade routes as regional conflicts sap enforcement resources.
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Iran’s Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Mount, Testing U.S. Military Restraint
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Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
China has established a new scheduled cargo shipping route through the Arctic, raising questions about the future of global trade and Middle East chokepoints.
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Oil Edges Higher as Middle East Tensions Linger: Markets Wrap
Global oil markets are reacting to increased volatility and slowed shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a series of tanker attacks.
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'Arctic Express' Cargo Route From China to UK Kicks Off
China has launched the 'Arctic Express,' a new cargo shipping route connecting Chinese ports to the United Kingdom via the Arctic.
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'We will teach Saudi Arabia a lesson': Houthis threaten shipping attacks
The Houthis have issued a direct threat to target shipping and 'teach Saudi Arabia a lesson,' escalating tensions in the region.
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Live updates: Shipping faces more disruptions in the Middle East during Strait of Hormuz stalemate
Shipping operations in the Middle East are facing increased disruptions amid a continuing stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Moscow says it knows where Western ships sail as Putin threatens to seize vessels
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Ship Pays $4M to Skip Long Wait at Panama Canal
A vessel paid millions to bypass long queues at the Panama Canal amid surging shipping fees and traffic constraints.
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Rhine water levels fall to new lows, some ship sailings halted
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Panama Canal fees hit record high as El Niño and Iran war choke shipping
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At least six killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea
At least six people are killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian ship in the Red Sea.
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Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels
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China bypasses shipping chokepoints with ‘Ice Silk Road’ through Arctic
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Leaking grounded oil tanker off Oman sinks further, satellite images show
Satellite imagery reveals a grounded 'shadow fleet' tanker is sinking deeper off the coast of Oman, releasing a massive oil slick.
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Europe resorts to drastic measures as rivers dry up, bringing energy and economic pain
Record-low water levels on the Rhine river are threatening the German economy and uncovering remnants of World War II.
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Construction begins on Washington state's first new ferry in 11 years as state adds third hybrid-electric vessel
Construction starts on Washington state's first new ferry in eleven years as part of a multi-vessel hybrid-electric project.
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Houthis To Expand Shipping Attacks To Northern Red Sea
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Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
Houthis claim missile strike on a Saudi tanker, prompting oil prices to rebound and shipping routes to mask Saudi cargoes.
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Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows
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Panama Infuriated China. Now It’s Paying the Price.
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Iran-Oman Talks Focused on Restarting Hormuz Shipping Traffic
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Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims
An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly hitting a naval mine, amid reports of ship seizures by Iranian forces.
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Some Attacks and U-Turns, but Ships Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade
Maritime traffic in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruptions due to Houthi blockade efforts and escalating conflict with Iran.
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A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’
Iran-linked conflict threatens Red Sea shipping as Houthi threats loom over Bab al-Mandeb, tightening oil supply routes.
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Ships bound for Saudi Arabia turn around in sign of new Red Sea blockade
Vessel traffic bound for Saudi Arabia reverses course as a potential new Red Sea blockade threatens critical oil chokepoints.
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Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea
Houthis threaten to target shipping tankers utilizing Saudi Arabian ports along the Red Sea as an alternative oil route.
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Trump says US will ‘take care’ of Houthis if Red Sea strait blocked
Trump warns of US action against Houthi forces as shipping disruptions intensify across the Red Sea corridor.
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Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea shipping and strategic straits amid a widening conflict involving the U.S., Iran, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
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Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War
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'Shameless': Greece and LNG remain roadblock in new Russia sanctions
Greece has emerged as a primary obstacle to new EU sanctions against Russia, citing concerns over the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market and shipping interests.
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Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
Escalating maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and new Houthi blockades challenge the efficacy of regional oil pipeline bypasses.
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Oil, Shipping, Flights: Disruptions Are Back as U.S.-Iran War Reignites
Global markets and supply chains face severe renewed disruptions following the reignition of the U.S.-Iran war.
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Ukraine war latest: Putin hits civilian ship after threatening ‘powerful’ attacks
Russian strikes on Odesa and commercial merchant vessels in the Black Sea kill multiple people, escalating regional tensions.
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US attacks Iran as Tehran retaliates against UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Bahrain
US strikes Iran and drops Strait of Hormuz toll threats as Gulf tensions escalate.
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Traffic through strait of Hormuz plummets after US and Iran trade strikes
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level in five weeks following an exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran.
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Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov
Ukraine has launched an unprecedented drone campaign in the Sea of Azov, forcing Russia to suspend shipping after over 100 vessels were targeted.
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Russia Halts Shipping Through Kerch Strait After Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Vessels
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Russian Shipping Suspended and Wheat Prices Jump After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
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Iran privately told Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S.-Iran Updates: Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to ditch talks over Trump's threats
Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz following tanker attacks and the U.S. revocation of Iranian oil sale waivers.
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Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say
Missile strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz mark a resumption of hostilities in the region, according to U.S. officials and international reports.
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Cargo ship reports being attacked in the Red Sea, maritime agency says
A cargo vessel is under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, according to reports from maritime authorities.