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Shipping Giant Suspends Two Major Routes as Iran Conflict Sparks Supply Chain Chaos

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz halts 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, straining confectionery ingredient supplies and causing delays, especially for Asian manufacturers.

Summary by The Independent
About 150 container ships are thought to be trapped in the Persian Gulf after war broke out

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The shipping company Maersk is breaking further shipping links due to the Middle East war. The situation of the logistics industry worldwide is affected. Consumers have to adjust to rising prices.[more]]>

·Hamburg, Germany
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Danish shipping giant Maersk said on Friday it was suspending two intercontinental transit routes due to the war in the Middle East.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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