Ports, shipping lines, and cargo owners in Malaysia are preparing for a protracted period of congestion as global supply chains begin to recover from months of conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Industry stakeholders warn that clearing the significant backlog of vessels and cargo built up during the disruption will be a formidable task, requiring coordinated effort across the logistics sector.
The Strait of Hormuz has officially reopened to navigation, allowing some vessels to transit the critical waterway for the first time since the disruption began.
However, the return to normal operations is far from immediate.
While navigation has technically resumed, the logistical reality on the ground is complex, with many vessels that spent months anchored or rerouted now needing to process through key hubs like those in Malaysia.
This development follows a period of intense geopolitical tension, including US-Iran strikes that escalated as Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, with attacks hitting Qatar and the UAE.