Maersk halts strait of Hormuz transits amid Gulf tensions

Maersk, the Danish container shipping company, announced Sunday that it is suspending all vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, citing safety concerns amid escalating Gulf tensions.

The company said in an online advisory that crossings would remain halted until further notice, emphasizing that the safety of crews, vessels, and customers’ cargo is the top priority.

The move follows Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declaring the strait closed. State media in Oman reported that an oil tanker off its coast was targeted, leaving four crew members injured.