Adding to transit cost uncertainty, US President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 20% reimbursement or toll on cargoes that are transported through the Strait of Hormuz. Traditionally, vessels have enjoyed free passage through the Strait of Hormuz under international maritime law, which generally prohibits coastal states from charging ships simply for exercising their right of transit.

Trump announces toll for Hormuz: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Not only that, Trump also…

Trump says Iranian ships and those trading with Iran will be barred, while other commercial traffic will pay a 20% transit fee.