About 10% of global container fleet caught in Hormuz backup, shipping CEO says - Reuters
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Approximately 10% of the world's container ships are stuck in a backup at the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran-U.S. tensions, disrupting global shipping and causing insurance cancellations and stock fluctuations.
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Strait of Hormuzcontainer shippingIran-U.S. tensionsglobal trade disruptionmaritime insurance
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