A second wave of global trade disruption spread through June 2026 as Iran’s continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced carriers, insurers and manufacturers to reassess routes and delivery schedules.
Freight forwarders reported lengthening transit times and rising war-risk premiums on vessels attempting alternate passages around the Arabian Peninsula, squeezing just-in-time supply chains already strained by prior shocks.
Energy shipments were not the only cargo affected; container lines carrying manufactured goods between Asia and Europe also faced delays as operators avoided the world’s most sensitive chokepoint.
Trade economists said the persistence of the closure distinguishes this episode from brief prior spikes, signaling that businesses may need semi-permanent contingency networks rather than temporary workarounds.
Diplomatic sources on June 12, 2026 said reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting shipping restrictions remained central to any ceasefire arrangement.
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