Shipping Stress Index — October 2026: 44.7

The Shipping Stress Index posted a low score of 43 on October 2, but it peaked at 46 just a day later on October 3. Tensions were pushed up by news of the U.S. sending a third carrier group to the Mideast, new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's auto and rail sectors, and UN warnings about global food security risks from Hormuz Strait disruptions. Meanwhile, local shipping conditions saw slight relief when the launch ramp at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor reopened on October 2. Despite these mixed events, the index maintained a calm overall average score of 44.7 for the month.

Peak 46 on 2026-10-03 · low 43 on 2026-10-02 · live month, refreshes daily · ← September · Shipping Stress Index timeline · · World Tension, same month

• UN warns of serious global food security risks if Hormuz Strait disruption persists VOV World · 2026-10-02
• Alternative Routes for Middle East Oil and Gas Due to Hormuz Disruption EnergyNow.com · 2026-10-02
• LNG Shipments Through Hormuz Hit Highest Level Since Iran War Began Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · 2026-10-02
• U.S. to send third carrier group to Mideast as Trump warns of new Iran strikes CNBC · 2026-10-02
• US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors as blockade chokes shipping lanes timesofisrael.com · 2026-10-01
• Fire ignites on tanker in Hormuz after strike by unknown projectile TradeWinds News · 2026-10-02
• The Hormuz Closure Is Strengthening the Case for Nuclear Power Among Asian Energy Importers International Banker · 2026-10-02
• Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels BBC · 2026-10-02

• 10/2/26 – LAUNCH RAMP AT PORT ALLEN SMALL BOAT HARBOR REOPENS OCTOBER 2
• Launch ramp at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor reopens
• Another port reopens to cattle from Mexico amid NWS cases nearby