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this guy makes anything funny, but I'm afraid as much as he protests against individual mistakes MAGA makes—the fact he says America Only, tells you all you need to know in terms of whether he too would make similar moves against humanity bc that is literally the choice rn: Take the big L, or Grab them by the p#$$* (anything goes wildcard)..
What I like about this particular episode is how he breaks down the delusion of thinking the world would shift from exporting oil from Iran to travelling 2 months to NYC port rather than the 1wk to Iran.. economically implausible.
Q1: cost of redirecting empty tankers to NY port rather than Iran
Redirecting empty tankers from Iranian ports to the U.S. East Coast (NY) amid the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis carries massive costs due to the surge in tanker rates, exceeding $29 million per supertanker voyage, a record high. This shift, driven by a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, quadruples shipping expenses as a percentage of oil prices and shifts demand away from the volatile Middle East.
Skyrocketing Shipping Costs: As of early March 2026, hiring a supertanker for a 2 million-barrel load from the US Gulf Coast to Asia reached over $29 million, causing shipping costs to comprise nearly 20% of the oil price.
Redirecting Impact: Redirecting tankers away from the blocked Persian Gulf to U.S. ports means skipping shorter, lower-cost routes, significantly increasing voyage times and fuel consumption.
Market Volatility: The blockade has caused extreme volatility, with Brent crude rising over 7% to over $100 per barrel due to the risk of blocked passage, adding further financial risk to tanker operators.
Long-Term Shift: The cost of redirecting involves not just daily operational costs, but the long-term investment in U.S. Gulf Coast export infrastructure to accommodate the changed shipping patterns.
Alternative Routes: While alternatives like the East-West Pipeline exist, the cost of moving away from Iranian infrastructure is high, particularly with Iran's influence over the strait and its lower-cost options
Q2: average speed of oil supertanker
Oil supertankers typically operate at an average service speed of 13 to 17 knots (approximately 24–31 km/h or 15–20 mph). While some can reach higher, they usually travel at lower speeds to maximize fuel efficiency and safety, especially when loaded.
Average Speed: Generally 10 to 15 knots, often optimizing around 13-17 knots.
Speed in km/h: ~22–30 km/h (roughly 12–15 miles per hour).
Loaded vs. Empty: Larger, fully laden supertankers (like the TI-class) often travel around 16.5 knots, but may slow down to "slow steaming" speeds of 12-15 knots to conserve fuel.
Slower speeds for tankers are deliberate, as they improve fuel efficiency for long-distance journeys and ensure better stability
Q3: indonesia shipment route to US NY port total distance?
Shipping from Indonesia to New York (NY) via the Suez Canal covers approximately 10,800 nautical miles (12,428 miles / 20,000km). The route typically goes from Jakarta through the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Suez Canal, and across the Atlantic, taking roughly 30–46 days for ocean freight, depending on the service, with major shipments originating from the Port of Tanjung Priok. [A roundtrip at 12mph = 69days]
Route: Jakarta → Indian Ocean → Red Sea → Suez Canal → Mediterranean → Atlantic → Port of New York Alternative Routes: In cases of high risk in the Red Sea, vessels may go around the Cape of Good Hope, adding significant distance and time.
Q3.1: indonesia shipment route to Iran port total distance?
A standard sea shipment route from Indonesia (Jakarta) to Iran (Bandar Abbas) is approximately 4,000–5,000 nautical miles, generally taking 20-30 days. The route traverses the Strait of Malacca, crosses the Indian Ocean, and enters the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, with Agora Freight estimating a typical 23-day transit for FCL (Full Container Load).
Distance: Approximately 7,500 - 9,500 km (roughly 4,000 - 5,100 nautical miles). [(5100mx2)/15mph=680hrs/24hrs=28d/round trip, which is adding 41d/tanker]
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