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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Stalls After Ceasefire: Iran Controls Vessel Routes

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The diplomatic ink on the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is barely dry, yet the waters of the Strait of Hormuz remain eerily quiet. While Washington and Tehran have announced a temporary halt to hostilities, the critical maritime artery that carries a significant portion of the world’s energy supply is experiencing a profound … Read more

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to Revise Earnings Forecast Amid Ongoing Middle East Tension

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The volatile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is beginning to manifest as a tangible financial burden for one of the world’s largest shipping conglomerates. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signaled that it may be forced to revise its earnings forecasts for the current fiscal year if regional tensions do not subside by the end … Read more