Tag: Shipping

The $900B Race to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Posted on by Lone Candle

There are some pipelines that go around the Strait of Hormuz, but they, and the ports they lead to, can’t handle the same load as the Strait. New projects to go around the Strait have been discussed, but are very expensive, while the Strait blockage will likely be temporary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVtq8M_15CM

Has the Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint Become a Checkpoint for Iranian Shipping?

Posted on by Lone Candle

Ships are turning toward Iranian islands, checking in with Iran, and then moving on if they are one of the few allowed ships. Iran controls the Strait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqr3s6uTays

Forcing Open the Strait of Hormuz

Posted on by Lone Candle

Militarily opening the Strait of Hormuz will be incredibly hard. Iran only has to get through once, the US needs to stop every weapon. It will require the great risk of putting a lot of forces close to Iran.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRrfFhRxNi4

Strait of Hormuz Update 15 March 2026 | Update on Other Maritime Stories | US Destroyers Sail Again

Posted on by Lone Candle

Ships can get insurance to go through the Strait of Hormuz, but most ships won’t go through because they don’t think it is safe enough.

Iranian ships are still going through and the US is letting them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SELRtaciaI

Shipping is Afire | Attacks off Kuwait | No Escorts, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve & the Jones Act

Posted on by Lone Candle

Iran is predictably limiting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of Trump’s attack on Iran, sending oil prices higher. Removing the Jones Act won’t move the needle while the war drives oil prices higher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zenHFm60xKM

The US has nowhere near enough ships in the area to escort many ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Posted on by Lone Candle

The US has nowhere near enough ships in the area to escort many ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruOkuy3Tqv0

Ships Stranded at Hormuz: 1 March 2026 Update | Is the Strait Open or Closed?

Posted on by Lone Candle

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is limited, but not closed. In the Red Sea, shipping could go a longer way around, but there is no alternative route for shipping in and out of the Persian gulf. This will likely increase the price of oil.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcdNGlbep1M