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(2 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactMay 29, 2026Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Freight, Pushes Shipping Costs Higher
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade, is creating immediate disruptions to freight flows and driving up transportation costs worldwide. This narrow pass
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 28, 2026WTO and Shipping Execs Warn of Rising Costs, Capacity Shortfalls
The World Trade Organization and major shipping executives have highlighted two interconnected challenges reshaping global supply chains: sustained elevated shipping costs and insufficient vessel capa
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