2026.04.21 | West Coast Logistics: Managing Impending Diesel Deficits

Despite announcements of a diplomatic ceasefire extension, the physical closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the recent US seizure of the Touska cargo ship threaten immediate operational disruptions. With 13 million barrels of oil shut-in daily and the final pre-blockade tanker arriving in Long Beach next week, West Coast refineries face an imminent deficit in critical diesel and jet fuel supplies. Infrastructure and supply chain professionals must map their immediate dependencies on refined petroleum products while simultaneously treating CISA Directive 2603 as a strategic warning to audit networks for Cisco SD-WAN vulnerabilities. Tune in to this evening’s intelligence briefing for a strictly clinical, data-driven analysis to help you navigate these compounding logistical and cyber threats.