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strikeMay 21, 2026
Strait Of Hormuz Blockades Reshaping Trade Routes, Shipping Group Says
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BERLIN, May 21 (Bernama-dpa) - Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in Iran are reshaping global trade routes, driving increased traffic through the Panama Canal as oil tankers seek alternative passages, according to a leading international shipping association.
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BERLIN, May 21 (Bernama-dpa) - Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in Iran are reshaping global trade routes, driving increased traffic through the Panama Canal as oil tankers seek alternative passages, according to a leading international shipping…
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