German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has suspended all vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz following escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
The company confirmed the move on Saturday, citing what it described as the “official closure” of the waterway by relevant authorities amid a rapidly evolving security situation.
The decision affects one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, through which nearly 20 million barrels of crude oil pass every day.
Hapag-Lloyd stated that the safety of its crews, vessels, and cargo remains its highest priority. The company said the suspension is not discretionary but a necessary response to current security conditions and regulatory restrictions.
The announcement followed statements by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who warned that the Strait of Hormuz was unsafe due to ongoing US and Israeli military strikes on Iranian targets.
According to Iranian media reports, ships were informed by radio that the waterway was “basically closed.”
However, the European Union’s naval mission operating in
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