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Hormuz traffic grinds to a near halt as ceasefire under threat

In the Pacific, the return of the major miners proved instrumental in shifting market momentum.

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Sinokor has emerged as a major owner of supertankers moving crude out of the Persian Gulf.

The supertanker tycoon making millions on Hormuz shuttle runs

At least eight vessels were seen U-turning on Jul 3 and 4 as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani route.

Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns

Iran has come to view its ability to threaten shipping in the strait as a useful source of leverage in its dealings with foreign powers.

After the US-Iran war, is free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz gone for good?

Chancay port is operated by Chinese-owned Cosco Shipping Ports, which was designed to cut shipping times between Latin America and Asia.

Peru court restores state oversight over China’s Cosco mega-port in win for US

The investment underscores Adani Ports’ strategy of deepening partnerships with global port operators to drive traffic.

Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Indian port to Swiss shipping giant MSC for US$1.4 billion

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

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

In Asia, conditions were generally balanced but quieter, with limited activity and steady sentiment supported by selected steel demand.

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