Shipping Traffic Slows at Israel’s Ports as Insurance Premiums Soar October 11, 2023 By Jonathan Saul and Ari Rabinovitch Activity at Israel’s ports is slowing after Saturday’s attacks by Islamist group Hamas on towns close to Gaza, with the...
War Risk Insurance Premiums Surge for Oil Tanker Owners After Gulf Attacks June 17, 2019 By Alex Longley, Sheela Tobben and Ann Koh Oil tanker owners face spiraling insurance costs to load cargoes from the world’s largest crude-export region after the latest round...
Insurance Rates for Crude Oil Tankers to Jump After Gulf Attacks June 14, 2019 By Julian Lee, Alex Longley and Will Hadfield Oil tanker owners are turning increasingly nervous about loading cargoes from the world’s largest export region for crude after the...
International Shipping Lanes Could Be at Risk from Escalating Yemen Conflict October 11, 2016 By Jonathan Saul Missile attacks from Yemen on Western military craft risk spilling over into nearby busy sea lanes which could disrupt oil...
Marine Insurers Cautious About Re-Entering Iran, Despite Lifting of Sanctions January 19, 2016 By Jonathan Saul Foreign oil tanker owners are expected to make a slow return to Iran despite the lifting of many sanctions as...
Growing Yemen War Risk Threatens Vital Sea Routes; Premiums Likely to Jump May 14, 2015 By Jonathan Saul With Middle East giants Saudi Arabia and Iran squaring up on opposing sides in the Yemen war, the dangers to...