STRAIT OF HORMUZ UPDATE: What Project Freedom Means for Your Shipments
On 4 May 2026, the US announced “Project Freedom” — a US Navy-led operation to escort commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of container ships and over 300,000 TEU of capacity had been stranded in or around the Persian Gulf. It’s important to understand what this does — and doesn’t — […]
Global Shipping Update: Middle East Disruptions & What They Mean for Your Supply Chain
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chains, with direct impact on both costs and transit times. This update provides a clear picture of what is happening, what it means for your operations, and how Axxess can help you navigate the uncertainty.
Fuel-Driven Disruption: What It Means for Your Supply Chain
Global transport markets are entering a new phase of disruption, driven less by demand and more by fuel availability and cost pressure. Below are this week’s key developments and what they mean for your supply chain.
Axxess Market Update
Rising Freight Costs in a Soft Market: How to Stay Ahead At Axxess, we’ve always believed that markets don’t need to be predictable for your supply chain to be controlled.
Axxess News | Airfreight Market Update
Air cargo capacity across the Middle East is currently operating at approximately 30% below pre-conflict levels as the regional situation enters its fifth week, according to Xeneta.
Axxess News | Global Fuel & Freight Update
Ongoing instability in the Middle East is continuing to drive volatility across global fuel markets and shipping operations.
Iran Drafting Law to Introduce Tolls for Hormuz Transit
The Iranian parliament is working on a draft bill that would impose a fee on vessels seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
Potential Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping Could Further Damage Global Economy
The Houthis held their fire for the first four weeks of the war, despite their affiliation with and backing from Iran. Now, the movement that still holds the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and the north and other areas of the country, has made its first move, firing missiles towards Israel.
Report: White House Considers Ending War Without Opening Strait of Hormuz
The White House is considering an option to end the Iran military campaign without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the task to allies in the Gulf and in Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal. The proposal would get U.S. forces out of the conflict quickly, satisfying the president’s goal of a rapid in-and-out […]
Iran’s Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever
Israel and U.S. strikes have wiped out senior Iranian leaders and hit key targets across the country. But after a month of fighting, it is arguably Iran that has secured the most significant strategic victory: a tightening grip over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.