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In a development threatening global energy security, NYK CEO Takaya Soga warned that sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz will make safe routes 'extremely limited' for months ahead, reducing shipping traffic to half prewar levels. Soga told the Financial Times that mine-clearing operations could take a long time amid ongoing regional tensions, leaving shipping companies in a difficult position to secure safe passage for their tankers.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for about 20% of global oil supply, and any prolonged disruption raises marine insurance costs and crude oil prices. The warning came as dry bulk and oil tanker freight rates surged in recent weeks, with fears of rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope increasing voyage times and fuel expenses. Other major shipping lines are evaluating temporary alternatives, but Soga stressed that options remain limited given the hazardous waters.
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Sign InNYK stock (9101.T) closed at 5,265 yen on June 26, 2026, up from a weekly low of 5,178 yen, as demand for shipping equities remains supported by the geopolitical risk premium. While no direct near-term economic events are expected to affect the stock, investors are watching developments in mine-clearing efforts and weekly US crude oil inventory data, which may reflect the disruption's impact on global supplies.