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Desert Convoys Emerge as Oil Route Bypass for Hormuz Strait
world12 days ago

Desert Convoys Emerge as Oil Route Bypass for Hormuz Strait

With Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz, some Middle Eastern firms are moving oil and fertilizer by land across the Arabian Desert, forming thousands-strong truck convoys that, while slower and costlier, keep trade flowing. Maaden has expanded its desert fleet from about 600 to as many as 3,500 trucks, using trains as well to reach ports not controlled by Iran; major shippers note the overland route cannot replace sea capacity but helps cushion supply chains and inflation. A vivid example is UK-to-Dubai shipments taking a 16-day land route via Europe and Egypt. The arrangement reflects a temporary workaround to geopolitical chokepoints, reshaping logistics and price dynamics without fully replacing traditional shipping.”

via Jalopnik|
#desert-convoys#maaden#oil-shipments
U.S. launches Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing push amid Iran tensions
world1 month ago

U.S. launches Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing push amid Iran tensions

The U.S. says its Navy is clearing Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore passage for a major share of global oil shipments, but experts warn the effort could take months and may not fully reassure merchants or insurers. The push comes amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions, with officials noting that even after sweeping, confidence in a safe corridor remains uncertain and risk assessments by insurers are complicating transit decisions.

via PBS|
#iran#minesweeping#navy
Iranian Tankers Evade U.S. Blockade as Oil Flows Persist
world1 month ago

Iranian Tankers Evade U.S. Blockade as Oil Flows Persist

Despite a U.S. blockade aimed at Iran, data from Vortexa show at least 34 Iranian-linked tankers have bypassed restrictions since mid-April, with about 19 tankers exiting the Gulf carrying crude (roughly 10.7 million barrels worth ~$910 million at a $10 Brent discount). Some used ship-to-ship transfers and off-transponder signaling to mask origin; Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open only with Tehran’s permission, while the U.S. has directed 28 vessels to turn back. Shipping remains contested, described by owners as a 'double blockade.'

via Financial Times|
#iran-us-blockade#oil-shipments#sanctioned-tankers
Iran Pushes Toll on Strait of Hormuz to Turn Shipping into Revenue
world2 months ago

Iran Pushes Toll on Strait of Hormuz to Turn Shipping into Revenue

Iran is pushing a plan to monetize transit through the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on ships, tying passage to its geopolitical demands as it signals a “new regime” for the chokepoint. If implemented, fees could generate hundreds of millions to billions in revenue and rival the Suez Canal, but experts say such transit charges lack a clear basis under international law. The move underscores Tehran’s leverage from shipping disruptions, even as Western powers warn against tolls while some vessels reportedly test paid routes.

via CNN|
#energy-markets#iran-sanctions#oil-shipments
"US and South Korea Form Task Force to Halt North Korea's Oil Shipments"
international-relations2 years ago

"US and South Korea Form Task Force to Halt North Korea's Oil Shipments"

The US and South Korea have established a task force, the Enhanced Disruption Task Force (EDTF), to prevent North Korea from obtaining illicit oil, amid concerns over potential Russian assistance. The task force aims to disrupt North Korea's refined oil procurement networks and consider actions to expose sanctions evasion activities and engage private sector and third-party actors. This move comes as deadlock at the UN Security Council raises doubts about the future of international sanctions on North Korea.

via Reuters|
#international-relations#north-korea#oil-shipments