Published: July 27, 2026 In our June analysis, we noted that what began as an emergency had become the defining structural reality of global shipping in 2026. We also noted cautious signs of possible normalization — a ceasefire framework, early Suez recovery signals, and the possibility that disruption costs might begin to ease in the second half of the year. That picture has changed.The Hormuz shipping new normal has fundamentally changed how carriers, shippers, and freight

The Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since February 2026. Routes shifted, costs stayed high, and alternatives have real limits. Here's where things stand six months later.

Published: March 24, 2026 The rules of global trade are being rewritten in real time. Global supply chain disruption is no longer an exception — it is the operating condition. This is not a cycle. It is a structural shift — and the companies that recognize it early will be the ones that survive it. The Background You Cannot Ignore The War That Won't Stay Regional When the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February 2026, the immediate focus was on the S

Published: March 1, 2026 This article reflects verified operational data as of March 1, 2026. The situation is evolving — check back for updates. What began as a regional military escalation has become the most severe simultaneous disruption to ocean and air freight networks in recent memory. On February 28, 2026, following joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was closed to international navigation — and within hours, carriers suspended Suez C