Shipping companies cautious about resuming transit through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace deal agreed

Shipping companies cautious about resuming transit through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace deal agreed

17th June, 2026

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to ​rebuild and navigation would only restart once safety was guaranteed, after the USA and Iran agreed a deal to reopen the waterway, Reuters quoted shippers in Asia and Europe as saying.

Coconut producers in Lagos and other West African areas target US$19bn global coconut boom

Coconut producers in Lagos and other West African areas target US$19bn global coconut boom

17th June, 2026

Nigerian coastal city Lagos and other coconut-producing areas in West Africa are aiming to claim a share of the global coconut market, which is forecast to reach US$18.6bn by 2033, according to a The Nation report.

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Latest issue: May 2026

May 2026

The May 2026 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I discuss how the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran are exposing the fragility of global agri-food systems, particularly those heavily reliant on interconnected trade routes and energy inputs.

We report on the latest views from industry experts at the Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (POC2026).

In this issue, we also look at how investments in port handling capacity at Constanța, Varna and Burgas and projects along the Adriatic coast mean the Western Black Sea and Balkan corridors are playing an increasingly important role in a diversified European export…