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MOL Plans Vessel Move Near Hormuz Amid Ongoing Blockade

4/9/2026

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) aims to move vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, pending safety confirmation and guidance from the Japanese government.
The blockade remains despite a two-week ceasefire agreed by U.S. President Donald Trump with Iran.
MOL President Jotaro Tamura said the company has enough fuel oil to last until the end of May.
MOL plans to revise its 200 billion yen profit forecast later this month.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) aims to move vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, pending safety confirmation and guidance from the Japanese government.
The blockade remains despite a two-week ceasefire agreed by U.S. President Donald Trump with Iran.
MOL President Jotaro Tamura said the company has enough fuel oil to last until the end of May.
MOL plans to revise its 200 billion yen profit forecast later this month.