China opposes US shipping fees, claims move will harm American consumers, businesses

Apr 18, 2025

In response to the United States' recent announcement to impose additional port fees on Chinese-built or -operated ships docking in US ports, China expressed...

Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are "negotiable"

May 30, 2026

Qatar has rejected permanent transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, warning they will inflate consumer prices. The corridor remains critical as an American...

Iran to prioritise Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels that pay fees

Apr 18, 2026

Iran will prioritise vessels that agree to pay fees for crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told CNN on Saturday,...

US official says temporary routes through Strait of Hormuz will require 'no permits or fees, no party controls navigation'

Aug 04, 2026

The official told Al Jazeera that "any temporary routes through the Strait of Hormuz will be without obstacles, permits, approvals or fees," adding that...

"Travel through designated routes": Iran tightens grip on crucial Strait of Hormuz transit

May 30, 2026

Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning shipping vessels to follow its regulations. This comes amid a "critical" threat level due...

US military 'disables' commercial ship heading to Iran with Hellfire missile

May 30, 2026

US forces disabled a Gambia-flagged ship violating its blockading restrictions against Iran. The naval blockade, launched following regional strikes, has stranded oil and fertiliser...