Iran formalizes transit fee mechanism for ships in Strait of Hormuz, with crypto payments on the table
Iran has established a formal transit fee mechanism for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority will require detailed documentation and payment from vessels before granting passage. This move follows a history of ad-hoc charges levied by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on ships in the region.
- ▪The Persian Gulf Strait Authority will require detailed vessel documentation and payment for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Ships must submit ownership details, insurance coverage, crew manifests, and cargo specifications to receive a permit.
- ▪Individual transit fees had reportedly reached as high as $2 million per ship prior to this formalization.
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