Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take several weeks to resume fully, despite Donald Trump's declaration that the vital oil route was already partially reopened. Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Mitsui OSK, stated that shipowners require a “material” agreement, not just a simple one, to ensure safety before restarting voyages. Trump claimed on Truth Social that the strait would be “completely open” by Friday, with ships already moving through a “totally safe” southern route. Analysts agree that it will take several weeks for tanker movements to increase, citing the need for mine clearance, a return to international transit lanes, and time for trapped vessels to exit. Concerns remain over Iran's past threats to attack ships and its demands for payment from vessels using the strait, despite Trump's assertion of a “toll free opening”.In fullStrait of Hormuz may take weeks to fully reopen despite Trump claims, shipping industry warnsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Shipowners are closely monitoring a potential US-Iran peace deal and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. While some express caution, others anticipate a surge in activity…

Mine-clearing operations, infrastructure repairs and security guarantees may be required before commercial traffic fully resumes at the Strait of Hormuz. | World News

A United States-Iran deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution by shipowners and traders. Read here

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Shipping groups warned Monday it was too soon to safely resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their…

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