Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary
Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary

Disruption to commodities far beyond oil and gas will have a long-lasting impact

Clearing mines from Gulf waterway will take weeks even if US navy receives help from reluctant European allies

US forces will be ready to descend from helicopters on to oil tankers

The Strait of Hormuz is vital for oil and related products but not a critical shipping thoroughfare

Experts say reopening Strait of Hormuz remains most viable option as ideas such as influencing futures market fade

Conference comes after Donald Trump warns western allies they will have to secure the strategically important waterway