London, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm

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2026-03-13

Only 77 ships have so far crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March as the Mideast war disrupts one of the world's most vital shipping routes, a maritime data firm reported Friday. Lloyd's List Intelligence said most of these vessels belonged to the so-called "shadow fleet" -- ships used to skirt Western sanctions and regulations, typically linked to Russia and Iran. They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opa......

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