KOTRA/ 호르무즈 봉쇄 장기화에 국제유가 급등…GCC 24개 항만 중 15곳 사실상 마비, 글로벌 해상물류 ‘대체항만 체제’ 본격화

The prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade due to the ongoing Middle East conflict is causing a sharp rise in international oil prices, with major GCC ports experiencing operational disruptions. The complex dynamics between the US and Iran, as well as China's issues with the South China Sea, are contributing to rising oil prices. South Korea is expected to face significant challenges due to rising crude oil import costs and impacts on the shipping, shipbuilding, and logistics industries.