CMA CGM and MSC have the most ships stuck inside the strait, while Khor Fakkan faces week-long waits and Nhava Shiva absorbs diverted shipments
Drewry projects global port throughput growth of only 1.8% this year vs 6.2% in 2025. If the strait stays closed, 2026 throughput growth could sink to just 0.5%-1.3%
Vessels wanting to transit the strait must still do so via the routes approved by Tehran, Araghchi said
Global reliability stabilises in March, while Asia–Middle East on-time performance deteriorates sharply
China issued the demand last month, but the carriers continue operating Balboa and Cristóbal terminals under temporary concessions
US Navy claims right to board and seize Iran-linked vessels anywhere on open seas, not just within blockade zone
An oil spill halted operations in the port of Antwerp, high swells are causing disruptions in Chile and berth construction commenced in Shanghai and Yantian
New law signed in March removes expiry date on automation restrictions while permitting investment in human-operated low-emission technology at ports including Seattle and Tacoma
Tehran would consider disruption of its oil tankers a violation of the ceasefire
An overview of recent carrier service developments and schedule changes affecting global container trades
Crisis highlights need to rely less on foreign carriers that can prioritise their own countries over India
Panama-flag detentions in Chinese ports hit 92 in March — 4.5 times the 2025 monthly average — and remain elevated into April, with no sign of Beijing easing its enforcement drive
