Tanker Companies Say Hormuz Traffic Will Take ‘Weeks’ to Return to Normal

Shipping companies are warning that it could take weeks, if not a month, for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal after recent disruptions. Tamura Jotaro, CEO of Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines, highlighted the significant delays and the logistical challenges that are hampering the resumption of regular shipping routes. This situation underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical tensions, particularly in a critical maritime chokepoint, which has major implications for global trade and economic stability.