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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJun 15, 2026U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Easing Global Oil Crunch
A landmark U.S.-Iran peace agreement has unlocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint through which 20% of the world's crude oil transits. The memorandum of understanding, set to be s
FreightWaves#strait-of-hormuz#iran-us-deal#oil-shipping
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactMay 7, 2026Maersk to Pass Rising Oil Costs to Shipping Customers
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, has signaled its intention to pass elevated oil costs directly to customers through pricing adjustments and surcharges. This move reflects the c
Transport Topics#maersk-pricing#ocean-freight-costs#fuel-surcharge
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 29, 2026Hormuz Closure Accelerates Fuel Surcharge Adjustments for Shippers
The ongoing instability around the Strait of Hormuz is forcing ocean carriers to recalibrate how they apply fuel surcharges to shipments, shifting from traditional quarterly or semi-annual adjustments
The Loadstar#fuel-surcharges#bunker-prices#strait-of-hormuz