Richard Meade, editor-in-chief at the maritime data provider Lloyd’s List, said that he doesn't believe the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal before the end of the year.

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after Iran and the U.S. sign a peace deal, but experts warn backlogs and security checks could delay normal shipping.

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany…