Iran War


Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore logo. March 26, 2026
Singapore prioritises maritime resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty, eyes digitalisation and green fuels  

MPA chief outlines the sector’s adaptation to supply chain disruptions while advancing automation and alternative fuels.
Rob Mortimer, CEO of FuelRe4m. March 25, 2026
Gulf tensions expose shipping’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, says Fuelre4m  

Dubai-based firm warns alternative fuel infrastructure remains fragile compared to established oil and gas systems.
Thomas Kazakos, secretary general of The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). March 19, 2026
ICS condemns Middle East shipping attacks as 20,000 seafarers remain trapped  

Industry body calls for urgent state action to resupply vessels and enable crew changes.
Map of Strait of Hermuz. March 11, 2026
Three vessels struck by projectiles in Gulf waters  

UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reports attacks on ships near Dubai and the Strait of Hormuz.
Tangier Maersk vessel. March 11, 2026
Maersk introduces emergency bunker surcharge amid Middle East fuel crisis  

Shipping line cites Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting 20% of global fuel supply.
Chicago Express vessel. March 10, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd introduces emergency fuel surcharge amid rising bunker prices  

Container line cites geopolitical circumstances for new charge effective late March 2026.
Peninsula logo. March 6, 2026
Peninsula highlights supply chain strength amid Strait of Hormuz closure  

Marine fuel seller emphasises reliability as geopolitical disruption reshapes global bunker markets.
A Maersk vessel, pictured from above. March 2, 2026
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd suspend Strait of Hormuz transits amid Middle East security crisis  

Container carriers reroute services around the Cape of Good Hope as military conflict escalates.
Map of Middle East. March 2, 2026
Operations continue as normal at most Middle East ports  

Most facilities operating normally, with exceptions in Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
ONE Satisfaction vessel. March 10, 2025
ONE implements emergency fuel surcharge amid Middle East disruption  

Container line cites rising fuel costs from regional security situation and operational constraints.