Shipping tycoon prefers $200,000 fee to cross Strait of Hormuz to ‘this hassle’

🇬🇧 Financial Times (GB) —

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A shipping magnate suggests that paying a $200,000 fee to navigate the Strait of Hormuz is preferable to the continued closure of this vital strategic waterway. The remarks come from a billionaire also known for ownership in football clubs, highlighting concerns about trade disruptions and regional security.

Paying a toll would be better than strategic waterway remaining closed, says billionaire football club owner

World Security Politics Energy Shipping Strait of Hormuz shipping toll strategic waterway billionaire trade disruption security concern maritime passage

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