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24 April 2026MSI

Shipping braces for prolonged turmoil as Hormuz crisis fuels inflation and supply strain

OPTIMISM is in short supply as geopolitical turmoil deepens and the Hormuz crisis adds fresh strain to global shipping. Experts warn the fallout will be long‑lasting, compounding the economic damage left by the pandemic. “Tonne-miles are increasing, but once we get to demand destruction, then the demand destruction will be greater than increasing tonne-mile input.” … Continue reading Shipping braces for prolonged turmoil as Hormuz crisis fuels inflation and supply strain →

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13 April 2026MSI

What war reveals about energy security

Should the energy transition be reframed as a trade resilience strategy, asks Mariam Tzannatos, decarbonisation analyst at MSI. The conflict in the Middle East has once again exposed a structural feature of the global energy system: concentration risk. Read more at Splash247.com

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1 April 2026MSI

MSI appoints North American director

MSI has appointed John Moulopoulos as director, North America, with responsibility for business development in the Americas. The company said Mr Moulopoulos joins from Boston-based maritime intelligence and data delivery service Marsoft Inc, and his role will include working with North American shipowners and maritime investors, while also drawing on his heritage and network to … Continue reading MSI appoints North American director →

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1 April 2026MSI

Saudi’s Folk Maritime shifts India-Gulf service to Red Sea as Hormuz disruption bites

A report issued by MSI, argues that an optimistic base case scenario would see “naval support for partial passage through the SoH at 70% of the pre-war volume in Q2 before transits normalise in H2. “In this scenario, we see the near-term disruption and network inefficiencies mirroring, but falling short of, the dynamics seen in … Continue reading Saudi’s Folk Maritime shifts India-Gulf service to Red Sea as Hormuz disruption bites →

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