EN #shipping 10/1/26 Norwegian Shipowner Utkilen in Talks for New Vessel Orders Norwegian chemical tanker company Utkilen has also contacted Turkish shipyards as part of plans to order four new vessels for its fleet. News Economy
EN #shipping 9/29/26 Iran shifts trade to the Caspian Sea due to blockade in the Strait of Hormuz With southern ports closed due to a US naval blockade and ongoing conflicts, Iran is redirecting its trade routes to the Caspian Sea and land borders. News World
EN #shipping 9/7/26 New Restricted Zone and Sanctions Decision by Iran in the Gulf Iran announced that it will establish a new restricted zone in the Gulf and include vessels entering this area on the sanctions list. News Economy
EN #shipping 9/1/26 More Oil Than Expected Shipped from the Strait of Hormuz Confirmed Maritime data analytics firm Kpler reported that daily oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz is higher than reported due to covert ship transfers and signal-blocking tactics. News World