Iran War Shipping Impact: Global Supply Chain Disruption Analysis
Since February 28, 2026, the US-Iran military conflict has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz. Major carriers including Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM have suspended Gulf operations. 170+ vessels trapped, oil prices up 13%, air freight costs spiked 400%.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.