At the beginning of April, the transportation sector has become the seismic monitor of global geopolitical tensions. Between the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz – where more than 2,000 ships are immobilized – and the soaring cost of oil, actors in the skies and the seas are deploying radically different survival strategies.
In this strategic zone of the Gulf, traffic has plummeted by 95%. Faced with this blockade affecting 320 tankers and 130 container ships, the giant CMA CGM (owner of La Provence) has chosen a strategic approach: the “diplomatic shield.” By displaying the message “Owner France” on its automatic identification system (AIS signals), the Marseille-based group is using its national identity as a safe conduct to navigate waters under high surveillance. The Kribi was able to pass through the famous Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, April 2nd.
Despite the instability, the group assures resilience in its activities. The Méridionale is securing its connections to Corsica with stable and accessible prices. Ceva Logistics maintains a controlled situation, with the zone representing only 5% of its activity, thanks to immediate implementation of measures.
