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Strait of Hormuz shipping remains restricted despite ceasefire signals

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April 9, 2026

Ceasefire fails to ease container shipping rates

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April 9, 2026

NOO fleet decline eases as vessel sales to end users slow

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April 9, 2026

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Nuclear shipping faces regulatory and safety hurdles

Nuclear shipping is drawing interest as a zero-carbon route for long-distance maritime transport, supported by advances in small modular reactor technology. But fragmented regulation, safety oversight, liability rules and emergency planning remain major obstacles to commercial adoption. Nuclear shipping is emerging as a serious decarbonisation option for the maritime sector, particularly as small modular reactor technology improves and pressure grows […]

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Global shipping market shaken by Hormuz closure as freight volatility and bunker costs surge

The global shipping market was hit by a major shock in March as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted trade flows, lifted bunker prices, and drove sharp freight volatility across sectors. Tankers surged on longer voyages and tighter supply, while containers, dry bulk, LNG, and LPG faced rising costs and growing uncertainty. The global shipping market experienced a […]

Shanghai Containerized Freight Index shows rising container shipping rates with +35% year-on-year growth and +21% over the past three months

Ocean freight rates rise as Middle East disruption tightens global shipping capacity

Ocean freight rates are rising as Middle East disruption, port congestion and fuel shortages reduce effective vessel capacity across major trade lanes. Sustained demand growth from Asia and higher bunker costs are expected to keep ocean freight markets volatile through 2026. Ocean freight markets are under renewed pressure as disruption linked to the Middle East crisis continues to reduce effective […]

Graph showing Strait of Hormuz ship transit falling 95% in March 2026

Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten global trade growth and raise inflation risks

Strait of Hormuz disruptions are sharply reducing vessel transit, driving up oil and tanker freight prices, and increasing inflation risks across the global economy. The report warns that trade growth, financial stability and growth prospects in developing economies are likely to weaken further. Strait of Hormuz disruptions are creating a major shock for global trade and the wider economy. The […]