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Briefing: How the shadow fleet is capitalising on the chaos of war

Strategic angle: The Iran conflict has offered the illicit oil trade a lifeline — while the easing of US sanctions widens a transatlantic rift

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Updated 17 days ago
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The conflict in Iran has led to a notable increase in illicit oil trade activities, as operators leverage the chaos to enhance throughput and capacity.

Easing US sanctions has resulted in a complex transatlantic rift, impacting the operational landscape for oil logistics and supply chain management.

This situation necessitates a reevaluation of infrastructure capabilities and regulatory frameworks to address the evolving dynamics in the oil market.