energy · March 25, 2026
Maersk Warns of Prolonged Hormuz Strait Closure Driving Global Shipping Upheaval
A.P. Moller–Maersk has issued a stark warning that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to commercial traffic for an extended period, forcing the carrier to implement emergency surcharges and suspend bookings across much of the Upper Gulf region while global shipping networks face severe constraints.