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Iran and Trump Declare Hormuz ‘Open,’ But Route, Mines, and U.S. Blockade Cloud Reality
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April 17, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Iran and Trump Declare Hormuz ‘Open,’ But Route, Mines, and U.S. Blockade Cloud Reality

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping following the ceasefire in Lebanon, but the terms of that reopening—and how it interacts with ongoing U.S. enforcement measures—remain...
European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says
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April 17, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

European Countries Have Capacity to Clear Mines in Hormuz, French Defence Minister Says

European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin told French TV station TF1 on Friday.
Breaking the Bottleneck: Building a Resilient Future for U.S. LNG and Global Maritime Fueling
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April 16, 2026
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Editorial
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gCaptain

Breaking the Bottleneck: Building a Resilient Future for U.S. LNG and Global Maritime Fueling

Amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows, cracks in the world’s maritime energy system are coming into sharp focus. In this editorial, Lou Sola argues that the U.S.—despite being the world’s largest LNG producer—remains constrained by a lack of marine fueling infrastructure, leaving it exposed at a moment of rising geopolitical risk.
Six-Week Container Spot Rate Rally Runs Out of Steam
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April 16, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Six-Week Container Spot Rate Rally Runs Out of Steam

The six-week rally in global container freight rates has come to an end, with the latest reading from the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) showing a 3% decline to $2,246 per 40-foot container....
Half-Full Tanker Heading to Japan Highlights Scramble for Oil
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April 16, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Half-Full Tanker Heading to Japan Highlights Scramble for Oil

A partially filled supertanker heading to Japan after receiving its Middle Eastern oil cargo via a ship transfer at sea highlights the desperate measures the nation’s refiners are taking to secure supply quickly.
US-Sanctioned Supertankers Enter Gulf Despite Blockade
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April 16, 2026
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US-Sanctioned Supertankers Enter Gulf Despite Blockade

A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports.
Iran War Pushes U.S. to Brink of Net Oil Exporter Status Not Seen Since WWII
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April 15, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Iran War Pushes U.S. to Brink of Net Oil Exporter Status Not Seen Since WWII

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand from Asian and European buyers scrambling to replace Middle East supplies cut by the Iran war.
Europe Eyes Canada LNG as Iran War Rewires Energy Routes
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April 15, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Europe Eyes Canada LNG as Iran War Rewires Energy Routes

European buyers, including Germany's Uniper, are exploring the possibility of purchasing liquefied natural gas from Canada's Pacific coast and shipping it through the Panama Canal as part of a long-term strategy to diversify supply, an effort made more urgent in the wake of the Iran war, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Maximum Pressure Returns: U.S. Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers as Iran Oil Waiver Expires
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April 15, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maximum Pressure Returns: U.S. Targets Shadow Fleet Tankers as Iran Oil Waiver Expires

The Trump administration has snapped back to full “maximum pressure” on Iran’s oil trade, ending a short-lived sanctions reprieve while unleashing a sweeping crackdown on the shipping networks that keep...
U.S. Turns Back Nine Ships as Iran Port Blockade Holds, Tankers Test Limits
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April 15, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Turns Back Nine Ships as Iran Port Blockade Holds, Tankers Test Limits

The United States says its maritime blockade of Iranian ports is continuing to hold, with U.S. Central Command reporting that nine vessels have been turned back in the first 48 hours of...
The Ships That Go Dark
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April 15, 2026
From 
Erik Bethel
 via 
gCaptain

The Ships That Go Dark

China Moves to Block Entrance to Disputed South China Sea Shoal, Images Show
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April 15, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

China Moves to Block Entrance to Disputed South China Sea Shoal, Images Show

China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid roiling tension with the Philippines over the disputed feature, satellite imagery obtained by Reuters shows.