Some Ships Are Eastbound and Down from the Strait of Hormuz | March 16, 2026

Описание: The number of ships sailing outbound from the Strait of Hormuz increases, with some ships running the narrow passage, and others sailing into Iranian waters to obtain clearance. We review the latest news and the impact of the disruption on the cruise and container sector and an examination of the targeting of ships by the Iranians in the Persian Gulf. The flow of tankers to the Middle East has shifted with more ships heading into the Red Sea and the Saudi port of Yanbu to load.

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