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Posted on April 8, 2026
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The U.S.–Iran ceasefire hasn’t eased security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz. Norwegian shipowners and Maersk say navigational risks, insurance issues, and military threats prevent resuming transit through this critical chokepoint.
April 8 (Reuters) - The two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran has not yet brought enough clarity for Norwegian ships to resume sailings through the Strait of Hormuz, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) said on Wednesday.
The industry group, representing 130 companies with some 1,500 vessels globally, said the security situation in the Gulf remains uncertain and that owners were seeking further information.
"We note the signals of a ceasefire, but the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved and unpredictable," the NSA's CEO Knut Arild Hareide said in a statement.
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, has forced shipping companies to suspend sailings, reroute cargo and rely on costly workarounds to keep goods moving across the Gulf.
"It is not yet clear under what conditions safe transit can be carried out. Shipowners are assessing the situation and will not resume transits until there is real security for safe passage," Hareide said.
Denmark's Maersk, one of the world's largest container vessel companies, earlier on Wednesday said the ceasefire announcement did not yet provide enough certainty to resume normal operations in the area.
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
(Reporting by Jesus Calero, editing by Terje Solsvik)
The Norwegian Shipowners' Association says the security situation remains uncertain, and shipowners are waiting for clearer information before resuming transit despite the ceasefire.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, critical for the transport of goods and energy supplies.
According to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association, the ceasefire has not yet brought enough clarity or security to resume normal shipping operations.
Shipping companies have suspended sailings, rerouted cargo, and implemented costly workarounds to maintain operations across the Gulf.
Yes, companies like Maersk have also indicated that the ceasefire has not yet provided enough certainty to resume normal operations in the area.
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