# ADNOC

Type: Company

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/adnoc
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## Timeline

- **2026-06**: Half of UAE crude moves on Sinokor vessels — By June 2026, almost half of Emirati crude shipments are sailing on tankers controlled by Sinokor, as the covert shuttle operation scales up to near-pre‑war export volumes.
- **2026-04-15**: Sinokor begins leasing to ADNOC — From at least mid-April 2026, Sinokor Group starts leasing supertankers to Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for cargo shuttle runs out of the Strait of Hormuz, following the start of the Iran war.
- **2026-03-15**: Market Reaction — Oil prices show increased volatility as traders assess the impact of the transit contraction.
- **2026-03-13**: Transit Drop Confirmed — Maritime data firms report that transit through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 77 ships.
- **2026-03-10**: Insurance Hikes — Global marine insurers begin raising war risk premiums for vessels entering the Persian Gulf.
- **2026-03-01**: Conflict Escalation — Regional tensions in the Middle East intensify, leading to increased maritime security alerts.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Sinokor Tankers Move 50% of UAE Crude in Covert Hormuz Shuttle System
2026-07-06 17:45:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

When war threatened the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE turned to a single Korean shipping group to keep its oil flowing. By mid‑2026, Sinokor’s dark‑fleet shuttle runs were carrying nearly half of all Emirati crude exports, rewriting the rules of crisis logistics.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/sinokor-50-percent-uae-hormuz-shuttle

### Hormuz Strait Transit Plummets to 77 Ships Amid Escalating Mideast Conflict
2026-03-14 00:41:28 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Maritime transit through the world's most critical energy chokepoint has dropped to just 77 ships as regional conflict intensifies. This contraction in the Strait of Hormuz threatens 20% of global oil supply and is driving a surge in maritime insurance premiums and logistics risk.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-strait-transit-drop-mideast-war

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