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Three months of Middle East conflict: World oil exports fall by 71 million tons, shipping rates soar.

The Strait of Hormuz is almost paralyzed, significantly disrupting the flow of renewable energy. Middle Eastern oil exports have fallen by 50%, while transportation costs remain at record levels.

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Conflicts in the Middle East caused global crude oil exports to fall by 8% in the past three months.

The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has reshaped the world's energy flows, causing oil exports from the Middle East to fall by nearly 50% while shipping costs remain at record highs.
VN-Index falls, market trading is sluggish.

The stock market continued to experience significant volatility, with declining liquidity and sluggish trading as a cautious sentiment prevailed ahead of the long holiday.

Container shipping rates have cooled down after six consecutive weeks of increases, falling to $2,246.

The World Container Index recorded a 3% decline across major trade routes as fuel cost pressures eased, although geopolitical risks remained high.
Podcast Touch and Open: The Middle East Cauldron and the "Heatwave" Reaching Nghe An

Conflicts in the Middle East are not just distant international news; they are directly impacting the economy of Nghe An province. From the arduous fishing trip of fishermen in Quynh Luu to the loss of 200 tons of tea...
Conflicts in the Middle East are putting pressure on export supply chains.

Geopolitical shifts in the Middle East are significantly impacting global shipping and logistics costs, adding further pressure to supply chains, exports, and markets.
Nghe An: Proactively stabilizing supply and supporting businesses amidst energy market fluctuations.

The situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly complex, directly impacting international transportation, logistics costs, and delivery schedules. In light of this, the Government...

Rerouting oil shipments to avoid conflict zones in the Middle East.
March 7, 2026 10:15

Regarding the conflict situation in the Middle East, the Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration (Ministry of Construction) has just released a report on the situation of ships and crew members operating in this region, and also...
Baltic sea freight rates fell to 2,233 points due to pressure from the Capesize vessel segment.
March 6, 2026 19:31

The BDI index fell 0.4% on March 5, 2026, as average earnings for Capesize vessels dropped $388, amid market caution ahead of China's parliamentary session.
Nghe An's import and export activities before the Middle East conflict.
March 6, 2026 17:55

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, with large-scale airstrikes between the US, Israel, and Iran, are creating a "shockwave" on global supply chains. In Nghe An,...
Baltic sea freight rates reached their highest level in over two months, with Capesize vessel prices rising 3.6%.
March 5, 2026 13:03

The Baltic Dry Index rose to 2,242 points on March 3, 2026, as freight rates across the sector increased, despite pressure from geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hormuz choke point and the Gulf mega-airports are reeling in the vortex of Middle Eastern conflict.
March 3, 2026 07:52

The US-Iran conflict is dealing a severe blow to international trade networks. The closure of numerous airspaces and the blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz are not only causing disruption...
More than 250 oil and LNG tankers are stranded off the Strait of Hormuz following airstrikes.
March 2, 2026 05:30

Approximately 150 ships are anchored outside the Strait of Hormuz, and hundreds of other vessels have been grounded following the attacks on Iran, threatening 20% of the global oil supply.
More than 150 oil tankers are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following a series of airstrikes on Iran.
March 2, 2026 05:01

At least 150 oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are anchored off the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, threatening 20% of global oil flow.
Japan launches the world's first self-driving passenger ship, paving the way for smart maritime transport.
December 15, 2025 09:03

Amidst an aging population and a growing labor shortage, Japan has just introduced the world's first self-driving passenger train, marking a significant step forward in...

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