https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-little-known-company-dominated-the-persian-gulf-oil-tradeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-little-known-company-dominated-the-persian-gulf-oil-tradehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-little-known-company-dominated-the-persian-gulf-oil-trade#u173779Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:25:49 +0000South Korean firm Sinokor has established a commanding presence in Persian Gulf oil logistics, controlling roughly half of all tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz. The little-known company secured its dominant market position by executing a major strategic fleet expansion just prior to the outbreak of regional conflicts and the war in Iran. While oil shipments via the vital waterway have rebounded recently as vessels brave volatile conditions, the shipper now faces mounting pressure from regional authorities over its operational footprint.Why it mattersThe rise of Sinokor highlights h