Hormuz near a standstill: what to do about your glass orders for the Gulf?

Last weekend, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell almost to zero. According to Kpler tracking data, five commodity vessels crossed the strait on Saturday and none on Sunday, against 31 the previous weekend. Here is what this changes for your glass containers.

What we know

Before the conflict, more than 130 ships crossed every day. The UAE said three ADNOC-operated vessels were attacked last week, and talks between the United States and Iran remain stalled. These figures cover commodity vessels, not only container ships, and some reports on the incidents remain disputed.

Which ports to look at

• UAE: Khor Fakkan and Fujairah are outside the strait, then by truck to Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi.
• Oman: Sohar and Salalah are outside the strait, with road links.
• Saudi Arabia: Jeddah avoids Hormuz, but the Red Sea remains tense: have the route confirmed before booking.

What to check

1. Ask for a price for two ports, including the truck to your depot.
2. Require every surcharge on a separate line.
3. Have your insurance cover for this route confirmed in writing.
4. Allow extra time in your project schedules.

To keep your cash available during these delays, consider payment 30 or 60 days after delivery, subject to acceptance of your application.

Source: Sigmalive