Ships in Gulf declare themselves Chinese to dodge attack
At least 10 vessels have changed transponder messages in apparent attempt to avoid becoming targets
At least 10 vessels have changed transponder messages in apparent attempt to avoid becoming targets

Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary

Kpler reports surging demand from governments, traders and media watching ships and energy flows

Companies need to know their vessels can pass through busy shipping lanes repeatedly and safely

Shipowners quoted millions of dollars in premium as brokers grapple with risk

Dozens of ships exiting the Gulf include several loaded with Iranian oil

It is China and the US that prosper when power sets the terms for global commerce