Freight disruptions that started in 2026
The archive records 12 events starting in 2026, 8 still ongoing. The most severe was Strait of Hormuz closed to most shipping during the Iran war, severity 5 (Critical).
Key facts
- Events
- 12
- Ongoing now
- 8
- Most severe
- 5 (Critical)
- Median recovery (measured events)
- 6 days
By severity
| Severity | Events |
|---|---|
| 5 Critical | 2 |
| 3 Significant | 6 |
| 2 Moderate | 4 |
By type
| Type | Events |
|---|---|
| Security incident | 4 |
| Weather stoppage | 2 |
| Labour action | 2 |
| Drought restriction | 2 |
| Congestion episode | 1 |
| Terminal closure | 1 |
2 of 2 measured falls from 2026 had recovered by the last day of data in this build. Recovery time for every event.