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Global Enterprise

Saudi supertankers exit Hormuz in kingdom’s biggest oil flow since Iran war truce

Saudi Aramco resumed loadings from Ras Tanura, the world’s largest oil port, on Jun 26.
Energy & Commodities

Saudi Aramco ramps up exports, switches to spot sales

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026.
Global Enterprise

Middle East producers push on with oil and LNG loadings despite ship attacks

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 18, 2026.
International

Oil shipments rise in Hormuz although questions grow over Iran’s transit terms

Though shippers say it will still take time for transit across the strait to reach pre-war levels, there were immediate signs of an impact.
Global Enterprise

First tankers cross strait after Iran deal; Israeli strikes stir doubt in Lebanon

Saudi oil supertanker Shaden.
International

First Saudi supertankers start crossing Hormuz after deal

During the hostilities, regional producers have made increased use of infrastructure that avoided the Hormuz chokepoint
Transport & Logistics

Hormuz oil flows may recover to only 70% after Iran war: Goldman

Iran’s grip on Hormuz, combined with a US blockade, has created an unprecedented disruption to the global energy trade.
Transport & Logistics

Shipowners seek clarity on US-Iran deal to open Hormuz as 600 vessels eye exit from strait

“This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” UK PM Starmer said in a post on X.
International

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English Channel

At the start of the Iran war, around 9% of the world’s non-sanctioned, compliant VLCC fleet was locked up in the Persian Gulf, though some supertankers have managed to leave the area in the weeks since.
Energy & Commodities

Giant oil supertanker orders eclipse record set in 2008

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