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MSC to reroute Europe Middle East trade by avoiding Hormuz with mixed transport links
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Published on 2 May 2026
Shipping firm will bypass Hormuz using a road and feeder mix
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company plans a new Europe to Middle East service that steers clear of the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of relying on a single sea route, the carrier will combine sea legs with road movement and feeder ship connections to reach destinations, aiming to reduce exposure to risk around the chokepoint while keeping trade flowing.
- MSC is launching a Europe–Middle East service that avoids Hormuz
- The plan uses mixed logistics: sea plus road and feeder ships
- Rerouting may reduce exposure to risks around the strategic chokepoint
- New routes aim to maintain shipping continuity for the region
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