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Israel and Iran Agree to Fragile Ceasefire as Maritime Risks Persist

Surging shipping rates reflect persistent navigational hazards in the Strait of Hormuz following the tenuous ceasefire.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Overview

  • President Trump brokered a ceasefire on June 23, but Israel reports intercepting two Iranian missiles hours after the truce took effect and Iran denies any launches.
  • Shipping rates from Shanghai to Khor Fakkan have surged by up to 76% in June as carriers face elevated insurance premiums and route uncertainties.
  • Ongoing GPS jamming in the Strait of Hormuz has forced vessels to restrict transits to daylight hours and reduced daily passages by roughly 20%.
  • The Joint War Committee left its risk listings for the strait unchanged and daily ship transits have remained near preconflict averages.
  • The Strait of Hormuz carries about 25% of global seaborne oil and 20% of LNG, so any disruption could trigger sharp oil price spikes and broader economic fallout.