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Eight of the world's largest maritime shipping organizations have warned against imposing fees and mandatory measures for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, deeming such actions a threat to freedom of navigation and a potential increase in global trade costs. The statement emphasized that imposing special transit fees or mandatory security measures, especially by Iran—which has threatened to charge up to two million dollars per voyage—could escalate expenses and impact supply chains, leading to higher inflation and increased pressure on households and businesses. The organizations called on the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization to oppose these fees to protect international maritime corridors and uphold the legal principles of navigation.
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