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(4 articles)Hormuz Blockade Forces 60-Day Export Detours via Overland Routes
The blockade or congestion at the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint through which approximately 21% of global petroleum passes—has forced Middle East exporters to pursue alternative export channe
Sohar Port Surges 40% as Hormuz Disruption Reshapes Gulf Routes
Port of Sohar in Oman is experiencing a significant surge in container traffic, with volumes rising 40% as geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz force shipping lin
Rhine at Record Low Triggers Major Freight Shift to Roads, Rail
The Rhine River has reached a historic low of 6 centimeters at Kaub, Germany's critical inland waterway choke point, forcing shippers to reroute freight onto alternative transport modes. This unpreced
DHL Charts New Routes as Iran Conflict Threatens Supply Chains
DHL, one of the world's largest logistics operators, has publicly outlined response strategies to address potential supply chain disruptions stemming from escalating tensions in the Iran region. The a