Unlike man-made canals such as the Suez and Panama, which are sovereign infrastructure and levy substantial transit tolls, most natural international waterways - including the Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca, Taiwan Strait, Strait of Gibraltar and Cape of Good Hope—generally do not charge transit fees.
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July 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Trump’s 'guardian' fee: How much would a supertanker have to pay to cross Strait of Hormuz?
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