What's Going on With Shipping
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Week 8 Recap: Competing Blockades and Piracy Surge
This episode details the eighth week of the US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing competing blockades, a surge in Somali piracy, and the profound, lasting impact on global shipping routes and oil trade.
What the Ship! | Top 5 Maritime Stories as of April 6, 2026
Global shipping faces a complex web of geopolitical conflicts, economic pressures, and a historic U.S. shipbuilding investment, all impacting supply chains and international trade.
Strait of Hormuz Update 15 March 2026 | Update on Other Maritime Stories | US Destroyers Sail Again
Despite the Strait of Hormuz being critically unsafe for international shipping due to Iranian interference, the US strategy of sequential action is failing, allowing Iran to control vital choke points while its own oil flows freely.
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