Scarlett Suarez

New Metis Insights: China–Iran Oil-for-Weapons Trade Loop — Why It Matters to Maritime

Dryad Global has released a new Metis Insights report that maps the fast-evolving China–Iran oil-for-weapons loop—and what it means for shipowners, charterers, P&I, ports and traders. Authored by Dryad analyst Scarlett Suarez, the paper traces how sanctioned Iranian crude, Chinese buyers, and a growing “shadow fleet” are reshaping commercial risk across Asia and globally.