US EditionGlobal freight ships set defensive plans for Israel-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks
- Freight ship owners are exercising extra caution and avoiding the Red Sea and Persian Gulf after Israel's attacks on Iran, according to maritime experts.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial trade but may see slowed movement due to safety measures taken by ship owners, experts warn.
- Shipping traffic in the region has decreased significantly, with Suez Canal traffic down 60% since the Houthi attacks.
- Britain's Ambrey advised companies to reroute high-risk transits following military strikes in the region, escalating maritime tensions.
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Shippers on Edge Around Strait of Hormuz After Israel-Iran Escalation
Following the Israel-Iran flare-up in the Middle East, the UK and Greece have cautioned their commercial shipping companies to be extra careful and log all voyages through the world’s key oil transit chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. Israel launched overnight a series of coordinated airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities in what it describes as a decisive move to prevent the Islamic Republic from becoming a nuclear power. Iran has vowe…
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