Hormuz Shipping Recovery May Take Months, Say Experts

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to return to normal soon despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to industry experts cited by CNBC.

The report said tanker traffic remains minimal, with only a handful of vessels transiting the route, far below pre-war levels.

Maritime analysts said uncertainty over Iran’s conditions, including military coordination, tolls and unclear legal frameworks, is discouraging shipowners. More than 400 oil tankers remain anchored near the Gulf, waiting for safer conditions.

‘Weeks, if not months’: Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic won't normalize anytime soon https://t.co/KKoFQpprhx

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Shipping firms such as Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk said they are holding back operations due to ongoing risks. Experts warned that even without active attacks, the threat alone is enough to deter movement.

It could take weeks or even months to restore normal shipping schedules. While oil prices have eased slightly after the ceasefire, supply disruptions and security concerns continue to weigh on global energy markets.

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