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Published: 1 May 2026
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Hormuz Closed. The Trade Didn’t.

The closure of Hormuz delivered a major shock to tanker markets, but trade adapted through rerouting, longer voyages and greater vessel-day absorption.

Originally published on LinkedIn, 1 May 2026

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