MOL CEO Awaits Safety Clarity and Government Guidance Before Moving Vessels from Gulf
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) intends to resume operations for its vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz but requires confirmed safe passage and official guidance from the Japanese government before proceeding. Despite a two-week ceasefire agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran, Tehran has not yet lifted its blockade of the strategic waterway, continuing to disrupt global energy supplies. MOL President Jotaro Tamura emphasized that safety risks must be sufficiently low before any movement occurs. While three tankers successfully crossed the strait earlier in the month, multiple vessels remain in the Gulf. The company has secured fuel oil through May, though prolonged conflict could impact manufacturing and cargo volumes. Additionally, MOL plans to revise its profit forecast later this month following a mid-term management plan that previously targeted 200 billion yen in pre-tax profits.
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MOL CEO Awaits Safety Clarity and Government Guidance Before Moving Vessels from Gulf
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) intends to resume operations for its vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz but requires confirmed safe passage and official guidance from the Japanese government before proceeding. Despite a two-week ceasefire agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran, Tehran has not yet lifted its blockade of the strategic waterway, continuing to disrupt global energy supplies. MOL President Jotaro Tamura emphasized that safety risks must be sufficiently low before any movement occurs. While three tankers successfully crossed the strait earlier in the month, multiple vessels remain in the Gulf. The company has secured fuel oil through May, though prolonged conflict could impact manufacturing and cargo volumes. Additionally, MOL plans to revise its profit forecast later this month following a mid-term management plan that previously targeted 200 billion yen in pre-tax profits.
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