Published by Salvor Project | March 2026 The coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, have triggered one of the most severe maritime disruptions since the tanker wars of the 1980s. For shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics professionals, the implications are immediate, wide-ranging, and still unfolding. This article breaks down what is happening in dry bulk and container markets — and what it means for global trade. The Strait of Hormuz: The