Topic
chokepoints
Logistics New study: Hormuz just one of many shipping chokepoints, Oxford Economics finds
An Oxford Economics study reported by FreightWaves warns that the Strait of Hormuz is only one of many maritime chokepoints that can disrupt global trade. Geopolitical leverage and climate events — from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea to Panama Canal draft cuts — are raising costs and forcing carriers to adjust vessel rotations. Nearly a quarter of global trade passes through the Malacca and Taiwan straits, amplifying systemwide risk.
Logistics India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRI
The Red Sea shipping crisis has passed 1,000 days without a durable solution, forcing India-Europe and India-US East Coast trade onto longer, costlier routes, according to GTRI. The think tank says Suez Canal traffic remains 60-70% below pre-crisis levels and freight rates are 25-40% above normal. GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava calls on India to strengthen domestic shipping capacity, trade finance, naval protection and alternative corridors.
Logistics Strait of Hormuz Crisis Worsens as Containership Attack, Azov Drone Strikes Disrupt Trade Routes
The Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates with a Global Feeder Shipping containership attacked and traffic at five-week low. Ukraine’s drone campaign hits 116 vessels in nine days, suspending Azov-Don canal and Kerch Strait traffic. Sea Legend Shipping plans weekly Northern Sea Route container service; South Korea probes four container manufacturers for price-fixing.