Until early August, the issues had been confined largely to geopolitical hotspots like the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major shipping routes. Would that be possible, and what effects would it have?

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as… ...

The shipping industry calculated that Iranian leaders would act out of self-interest and leave the strait open—precisely what Tehran did.

The “ton mile cost” of shipping oil and natural gas will largely increase if Iran were to block trade through the Strait of Hormuz, Konrad argues, even if importers find alternative sources.

Iran Conflict Analysis and updates After U.S. bombers hit three key Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, the world immediately began worrying about shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Strait of Hormuz crisis could hit global oil, but China may be less vulnerable than it looks ...

Tanker operators in the Strait of Hormuz are facing higher shipping and insurance costs, despite a drop in oil prices, as investors wait to see what happens to the world’s most important crude ...

Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, posted a statement early Monday saying that “at the moment, we continue to deem sailing through the Strait of Hormuz possible, but we monitor ...