On 13 July 2026, US Central Command announced a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports (effective 14 July), ending a 60-day ceasefire following Iran&#8217;s 7 July attacks on commercial vessels in the strait. Average daily dry-bulk transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell by roughly half in the 24 days after the announcement. Capesize meanwhile ...<p><p>https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/strait-of-hormuz-a-renewed-blockade-impairs-dry-bulk-crossings/</p></p>