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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactOct 16, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Attacks Escalate: Impact on Global Container Shipping

The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing an unprecedented surge in maritime attacks, with at least 10 vessels targeted in recent days and two container ships sunk. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride caught f

FreightWaves#strait-of-hormuz-attacks#maritime-security#container-shipping-risk
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactOct 16, 2026

Container Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Escalate

Two container and bulk carrier vessels sank near the Strait of Hormuz this week following projectile strikes, marking a sharp escalation in attacks that traditionally targeted tankers. The Singapore-f

WWD#strait-of-hormuz-attacks#container-shipping-disruption#maritime-security
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 20, 2026

Middle East Air Cargo Routes Disrupted as Cathay Pacific, Cargolux Halt Flights

Cathay Pacific Airlines and Cargolux have postponed or suspended resumption of cargo and passenger flights to key Middle East hubs including Dubai, Riyadh, and Kuwait in response to renewed large-scal

FreightWaves#iran-us-conflict#middle-east-logistics#air-cargo-disruption
Trade Policy & Tariffs
CriticalJul 20, 2026

Iran-U.S. Conflict Threatens Critical Shipping Lanes

Escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States are creating acute pressure on critical shipping lanes that serve as vital arteries for global commerce. The conflict is directly th

NBC News#iran-us-conflict#shipping-disruption#supply-chain-risk
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 13, 2026

Hormuz Strait Tensions Spike Container Volumes Amid US-Iran Conflict

Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran have created immediate uncertainty in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, the Strait of Hormuz. The closure or significant disrup

The Loadstar#hormuz-strait-closure#iran-us-conflict#container-shipping
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 13, 2026

Hormuz Attack Closes Critical Shipping Lane, Rates Spike

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint responsible for roughly one-third of global maritime trade, has been effectively closed following an Iranian attack on the 7,000 TEU container vessel GFS Ga

The Loadstar#hormuz-strait-closure#iran-us-conflict#container-shipping-disruption