Strait of Hormuz Tolls Would Harm Livelihoods Worldwide, Shipowners Warn The recent news that eight leading shipping organizations have signed a letter opposing tolls in the Strait of Hormuz highlights the precarious state of global maritime governance.
At stake is not just a technical debate over international norms but a fundamental challenge to the bedrock principles of freedom of navigation.
This development has its roots in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US backed coalition in the Gulf region.