‘Turbulent and dangerous’: How shipping is the new global battleground
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-05-01 23:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Iran, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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When Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea last week of charging a toll for vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca – inspired by Iran’s moves in the Strait of Hormuz – it set off alarm bells among insurers and Asian importers.
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