A general report detailing Ras Laffan as a key terminal and providing Argus estimates on vessel traffic in the Middle East.

The entities involved

• Ras Laffan →

  port in Qatar

  Nothing else this week.

• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • The war in the Middle East has hammered the New Zealand economy, occurring while Christopher Luxon leads the ruling coalition.Sat 01:25
  • Sappi is facing operational challenges due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which is driving up petrochemical costs and market risks.Fri 23:57
• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • Trump warned of strikes if Tehran did not comply, amid ongoing support for armed groups like Hezbollah and Houthis.Fri 19:54
  • Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.Fri 19:49

Related events

• Houthi militants claimed attacks on Saudi sites, including infrastructure near Ras Tanura and Rabigh.Oct 31
• Iran warns vessels near Oman's coastline while Brad Cooper visits the region to assess the military situation.Oct 31
• Simon Francis criticized Shell's profit haul amid soaring oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East.Oct 29
• The Strait of Hormuz faces geopolitical tension amid US-Iran diplomatic talks in Doha, while Nvidia and Microsoft contend in the AI market.Jul 1
• Iran has targeted vessels operating within the Strait of Hormuz.Nov 1