Global shipping

Global shipping

Flames and smoke rise from the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion in the Red Sea, in this handout picture released 29 August 2024. Photo: Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Houthis seize strategic ground along Red Sea, raising risks for global shipping

The group's advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could threaten a key shipping route and add pressure to global energy markets.

An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz

Birds fly near the boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026.REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

A cargo ship full of containers is seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs, in Oakland, California, US, February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Trump trade threats compound global ocean shipping uncertainty

The ripple effect from the complete closure of any waterway can be felt thousands of miles away. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

Canals aren't even the world's biggest shipping chokepoints

Taiwan tensions raise risks in one of busiest shipping lanes

Taiwan tensions raise risks in one of busiest shipping lanes

Representational image. Photo: Bloomberg

Shipping costs - another danger for inflation-watchers to navigate