shipping

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The conflict, and particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, has pushed energy prices sharply higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They have long-term shipping contracts and have greater flexibility in surcharges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Since the war began on 28 February, Tehran has effectively blocked the shipping lane through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes, causing disruption to the global economy.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Oil prices rose after Wednesday’s plunge as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely constrained and Israeli attacks on Lebanon threatened a fragile truce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“There’s less and less sea ice every year. Maybe if it gets hot enough, the Northwest Passage will open up and suddenly Canada will be shipping lots of stuff to Russia and Japan.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz