$90K Captain Bonuses as Hormuz Danger Disrupts Global Oil Supply Chains
The world’s largest tanker owner is shelling out six-figure bonuses to crew willing to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a stark sign of how conflict-driven logistics risks are inflating supply chain costs. Two seafarers died last week, and 59 ships have been attacked since February, forcing shippers to balance multimillion-dollar freight premiums against crew safety. This development signals deepening disruptions for energy procurement and freight capacity worldwide.