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The Fujairah Ceiling
UAE's departure from OPEC represents a move from "Price Defence" to "Volume Capture." By targeting 5 million bpd by 2027, the UAE has necessitated a massive logistical acceleration at Fujairah. The port is no longer a "contingency" for Hormuz volatility; it has become the UAE’s primary front door to the Indian Ocean.
Recent data shows a 38% surge in crude throughput since February, driven by the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline. This infrastructure allows for up to 1.8 million bpd
21 hours ago5 min read


$4 Million Shortcut: The Panama Canal Premium and the USGC–Asia Pivot
Global trade is being redrawn in real-time. As Asian refining capacity pivots to USGC crude to bypass Middle East volatility, the Panama Canal has transitioned into a global economic chokepoint. With auction premiums hitting a record $4 million, traditional cost-forecasting.
Apr 292 min read


Quarterly Briefing | Q1 2026
The Q1 Strategy Brief: Seven Oceans consolidates its technical vanguard with a strategic entry into the Brazilian market via SOB. As maritime volatility persists, our product roadmap prioritises Margin Architecture, rebranding SORM to HedgeX and integrating SOC Dry Pools. This briefing analyses the 16% impact on crude prices and the physical recovery of Hormuz. We focus on technical grit over sentiment to provide clarity in a high-risk environment.
Apr 103 min read
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