Shipping and air freight markets remain under pressure after ceasefire
LELinda van Eekeres Copy Editor / Market Reporter Food & Packaging at DCA Market Intelligence · Published Apr 10, 2026
Despite the US-Iran ceasefire, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains highly constrained. For the shipping industry, bunker availability is a growing concern. If the conflict persists, carriers may have to slow steam or cancel sailings to reduce fuel consumption, potentially putting further upward pressure on rates.
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