global energy
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Iran’s claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and the geopolitical contest with the United States
Recent statements by Iranian and U.S. officials have renewed attention on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime routes. The dispute emerged after the U.S.…
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Chinese shipbuilders snap up more supertanker orders as Iran war turmoil drags on
Geopolitical conflicts across the Middle East continue to disrupt global maritime routes and drive up ocean freight rates significantly. Consequently, Chinese shipbuilders supertanker orders have surged as international energy traders race to secure…