INTELLIGENCE FILE · ROUTE
Strait of Hormuz
A live intelligence file on security, navigation, tanker flows, insurance, sanctions and shipping disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.
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LATEST VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Maersk revises Middle East cargo network amid Hormuz disruption
Maersk has expanded selected landbridge options while suspending or restricting bookings across parts of the Gulf. The carrier also outlined congestion measures at Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, emergency freight charges and revised empty-container arrangements.
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
Key developments
19 Oct 2026Iran Says Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Remains on the TableMaritime Law & Regulation →16 Oct 2026Container ship and bulk carrier sink near Strait of Hormuz after separate projectile incidentsMaritime Law & Regulation →08 Oct 2026Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Pending Seven ConditionsPorts & Logistics →03 Oct 2026Tanker Fire Reported After Projectile Strike in Strait of HormuzMaritime Law & Regulation →27 Sep 2026Bahrain-Led Group Calls for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Without TollsMaritime Law & Regulation →
STORY TIMELINE
How the story evolved
CORE · relevance 48Maersk revises Middle East cargo network amid Hormuz disruptionMaersk has expanded selected landbridge options while suspending or restricting bookings across parts of the Gulf. The carrier also outlined congestion measures at Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, emergency freight charges and revised empty-container arrangements.
CORE · KEY · relevance 100Iran Says Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Remains on the TableIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran’s proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains available, with Iran linking any reopening to US acceptance of conditions including changes to port restrictions and oil sanctions.
CORE · KEY · relevance 100Container ship and bulk carrier sink near Strait of Hormuz after separate projectile incidentsSingapore-flagged container vessel GFS Pride and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following separate projectile incidents, according to maritime authorities and IMO casualty data.
CORE · KEY · relevance 100Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Pending Seven ConditionsIran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions linked to a June interim understanding with the United States are met, according to comments attributed to parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
CORE · KEY · relevance 100Tanker Fire Reported After Projectile Strike in Strait of HormuzA tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 1, causing a fire onboard, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The crew was reported safe.
CORE · KEY · relevance 100Bahrain-Led Group Calls for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Without TollsA Bahrain-led group supported by 80 countries has urged the immediate and full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for safe commercial transit without tolls, conditions or other charges amid continued security incidents affecting regional shipping.
CORE · relevance 92Gulf of Oman STS Capacity Tightens as Saudi Crude Exports Shift to HormuzShip-to-ship crude transfer operations off Sohar are facing mounting congestion as Saudi Arabia redirects exports through the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tanker demand, voyage times and freight costs.
CORE · relevance 100US-Iran attacks hit tankers as Strait of Hormuz oil flows fallIran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers, marking the largest declared exchange against shipping since the war began. At least one seafarer was killed, while renewed disruption sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
CORE · relevance 100Iran and US Escalate Tanker Attacks Around Strait of HormuzIran said it targeted 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers, marking the largest declared exchange of attacks on shipping during the six-month conflict. The escalation pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
CORE · relevance 100Iran Plans New Gulf Restricted Zone and Strait of Hormuz Transit CorridorIran says it will soon publish details of a new restricted zone in the Gulf and maps for an alternative shipping corridor through Iranian and Omani waters. The announcement comes as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced amid renewed military strikes.
CORE · relevance 92Hormuz commodity ship traffic falls to lowest level since May after tanker strikesCommodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz averaged 10 per day over the latest 10-day period, their lowest level since May, as attacks on tankers sharply increased risks for commercial shipping.
CORE · relevance 93Hormuz vessel traffic falls as Iran signals exclusion zoneCommercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May amid escalating military tensions, while Iran has announced plans for an exclusion zone that could create further uncertainty for shipowners and operators.
CORE · relevance 93Hormuz Rules Leave Shipowners Caught Between Iranian Measures and US SanctionsIran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged breaches of its Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, while US authorities warn that engaging with Tehran’s maritime authority could expose companies to sanctions.
CORE · relevance 92Iran crude exports through Hormuz halted for seven weeks under US blockadeIran has gone about seven weeks without meaningful crude exports transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking firms, as a US naval blockade prevents fresh cargoes from reaching China and leaves millions of barrels aboard tankers inside the strait.
CORE · relevance 100Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Deadly Attack on Bahri Tanker in Strait of HormuzSaudi Arabia said an Iranian attack on Bahri-owned tanker Sidr killed two Filipino seafarers while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Bahri said it was coordinating with authorities following the security incident.
CORE · relevance 92Iranian Crude Exports via Hormuz Near Zero for Seven WeeksIran has gone about seven weeks without meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with tracking firms reporting no successful shipments to China since July 14. Loadings fell sharply in August as crude accumulated aboard tankers inside the strait and floating storage in Asia declined.
CORE · relevance 93US Strikes Iran as Tanker Attacks Heighten Hormuz Supply RisksThe United States launched new strikes against Iranian targets after reported attempts to attack commercial shipping, while two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were hit by unknown projectiles as they sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz.
CORE · relevance 100Two seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz tanker attackUKMTO has confirmed that two seafarers died following an August 31 tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia identified the casualties as Filipino crew members aboard the Saudi-owned VLCC Sidr, taking the reported death toll from recent regional attacks on commercial shipping to at least 18.
CORE · relevance 100US escalates response as tanker attacks intensify near Strait of HormuzThe US has struck Iranian state tankers and military infrastructure following attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, while the laden VLCC Senegal Prosperity remains abandoned and listing off Oman.
CORE · relevance 100Two Saudi crude-laden VLCCs reportedly struck near Strait of HormuzTwo VLCCs carrying Saudi crude were reportedly hit by unknown projectiles minutes apart near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Marisks and Kpler. The incidents came amid continuing restrictions on Gulf energy exports and renewed regional tensions.
CORE · relevance 92Hormuz shipping risks rise as US-Iran strikes resumeMerchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed threats from military action, reported mine incidents and attacks on tankers, while maritime authorities continue to warn of dangers near established transit routes.
CORE · relevance 100Hormuz vessel traffic falls as tanker attacks heighten security concernsVisible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend as operators responded cautiously to continued attacks. The IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation, saying up to 400 ships and around 6,000 seafarers have been unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
CORE · relevance 100US-Iran Strikes Renew Security Concerns Around Strait of HormuzThe US and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time in about a month, renewing concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Brent crude above $90 a barrel.
CORE · relevance 92Kpler: Oil shipping adapts as Hormuz restrictions persist after MoU expiryOil markets are adjusting to restricted and increasingly opaque shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day US-Iran Islamabad MoU expired without an agreement or extension, according to Kpler.
CORE · relevance 100Iran Sets Conditions for Restoring Shipping Through Strait of HormuzIran is preparing conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to the regional war, sanctions relief and compensation. Tehran and Oman are also discussing a designated shipping corridor spanning their respective waters.
CORE · relevance 100Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Navigation Risks PersistThe tanker AL SALAM II was hit by an unknown projectile near Khasab, Oman, while sailing eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz. Its crew extinguished a resulting fire and no injuries or environmental impact were reported, as mine-clearance work and regional talks on safer navigation continue.
CORE · relevance 92Gulf States Accelerate Port and Pipeline Investment Amid Hormuz DisruptionGulf governments are directing capital towards ports, pipelines and alternative transport corridors as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz exposes the region’s dependence on the strategic waterway.
CORE · relevance 100Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers Over Strait of Hormuz Transit RulesIran has placed 45 tankers on a non-compliance list for allegedly breaching its rules governing Strait of Hormuz transits, warning that the vessels could face fines, detention and cargo confiscation. Ships conducting transfers with the listed tankers may also be blacklisted.
CORE · relevance 100Iran and Oman Discuss Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of HormuzIran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and have agreed to clear mines from the proposed route, as prolonged blockades and attacks continue to restrict shipping through the strategic waterway.
CORE · relevance 100OFAC Updates Sanctions Guidance on Iranian Demands in Strait of HormuzOFAC has issued additional guidance warning maritime stakeholders about sanctions risks linked to Iranian demands for tolls, information, insurance or other services associated with safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
ANALYSIS · relevance 28Paratus CEO Says Middle East Shipping Risk Has Been Permanently RepricedParatus founder and CEO Gus Majed says the Hormuz crisis has permanently changed shipping’s assessment of Middle East risk, affecting war-risk premiums, charter clauses, crew terms and investment in alternative export routes.
CORE · relevance 100Commodity Vessel Transits Through Strait of Hormuz Fall to Three-Month LowOnly two tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the lowest daily commodity-vessel count since early May, according to shipping data. The tally was well below the 10-day average of 14 transits.
ANALYSIS · relevance 53Vessel-tracking data challenges US estimate of Middle East oil exportsUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil flows from the Middle East have recovered to about 15 million barrels per day, including almost 9 million bpd through the Strait of Hormuz. However, figures from Kpler and LSEG Oil Research indicate substantially lower export volumes.
CORE · relevance 100Iran Lists 46 Ships as Non-Compliant with Strait of Hormuz Transit ArrangementsIran has identified 46 vessels that it says breached its Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, warning of possible fines, detention, seizure or confiscation during future passages. Shipowners and charterers were advised to screen vessels before fixing Gulf voyages.
CORE · relevance 92US Hormuz Oil-Flow Claims Exceed Levels Shown by Commercial TrackingUS officials say military-assisted operations moved more than 15 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz in one day, but commercial vessel-tracking services continue to report sharply reduced traffic and say the claimed volumes cannot yet be independently verified.
CORE · relevance 93Middle East Shipping Markets Price in Prolonged Hormuz DisruptionMaritime markets are preparing for extended disruption as conflict, vessel attacks and limited tracking data reshape Middle East trade. Tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz have declined, while owners pursue differing strategies on routes, transfers and regional deployment.
CORE · relevance 100IMO condemns fatal attack on tanker Settebello near Strait of HormuzIMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, which reportedly caused an onboard fire and killed three seafarers. The IMO has called for a full and transparent investigation.
CORE · relevance 92Covert Hormuz Oil Shuttle Trade Helps Contain Global Crude PricesMiddle Eastern producers are moving more than an estimated 4 million barrels per day through covert shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting global supply and helping keep Brent prices below levels feared at the start of the Iran conflict.
CORE · relevance 100Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Near Standstill After New AttacksCommercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply after two ADNOC vessels were attacked and Iran continued targeting ships it says are transiting without permission. Ship-tracking data showed no visible crude oil shipments on Friday, while the United States said it could sustain its naval blockade of Iran.
CORE · relevance 100Windward Records 18 Strait of Hormuz Transits After U.S.-Iran MoUWindward recorded 18 vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz during June 17-18, the highest single-window total of the conflict, after the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. The maritime intelligence company described the movement as cautious momentum rather than full normalization.
CORE · relevance 63Middle East-China VLCC Earnings Approach $510,000 a DayAssessed VLCC earnings on the Middle East-to-China crude route have risen to nearly $510,000 a day, their highest level since late June, as Persian Gulf exporters seek additional tonnage amid continuing uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz transits.
CORE · relevance 100IMO Council Calls for Unimpeded Navigation Through Strait of HormuzThe IMO Council has reaffirmed freedom of navigation and transit passage through international straits, while condemning attacks on civilian commercial ships around the Strait of Hormuz and urging regional de-escalation.
CORE · relevance 100Strait of Hormuz Shipping Slows Sharply Following Tanker AttacksCommodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply over the weekend after attacks on tankers, while efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran remained stalled, according to ship-tracking data and regional reports.