BERLIN, April 13 (Reuters) - Germany's Hapag-Lloyd said on Monday that it is difficult to assess what effect U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to block the Strait of Hormuz would have on shipping. "
Hapag-Lloyd: US Plans to Block Strait of Hormuz Create Shipping Uncertainty
Impact of Strait of Hormuz Blockage on Shipping Operations
BERLIN, April 13 (Reuters) - Germany's Hapag-Lloyd said on Monday that it is difficult to assess what effect U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to block the Strait of Hormuz would have on shipping.
Company Statement on Strait Passage
"What's important is that passage through the Strait of Hormuz be restored as soon as possible," said a company spokesperson in an emailed statement.
Concerns Over Mines and Insurance
From Hapag-Lloyd's view, as long as there are mines, passage is not possible, and in addition, insurance for passage is also difficult to obtain at this time, added the spokesperson.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Christoph Steitz, Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing by Linda Pasquini)
