The global maritime industry has entered a high-stakes “reactionary pause” after a series of lethal strikes on commercial vessels in the Middle East. Between March 1 and March 2, 2026, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated into a confirmed humanitarian and operational crisis. The events caused multiple fatalities and triggered a synchronized withdrawal of […] The post Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Fatalities and insurance pull halt shipping appeared first on Container News .