War, piracy and oil demand - Maritime in Minutes - April 2026 in review

War, piracy and oil demand - Maritime in Minutes - April 2026 in review

Shipping under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of tanker rates and the global economy, and Somali piracy making an unwelcome comeback.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of April, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

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Global trade and growth to slow due to Hormuz closure, warns UNCTAD

VLCC loadings in Yanbu soar due to Hormuz disruption

Under fire in the Strait of Hormuz – a firsthand account

Hengli Heavy Industry secures 108 newbuilding orders in Q1

US blockade of Iranian ports comes into force

IEA cuts oil outlook on ‘largest disruption in history’

Three container ships come under fire from Iran in Hormuz

Global maritime system becoming contested and under threat warns Singapore

Is the tide turning against US opposition to the IMO NZF?

Somali piracy warning as second ship hijacked

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