# International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08**: Iran-Oman fee proposal and industry backlash — In early August, a senior Iranian official revealed a proposed deal giving Iran control over inbound ships and charging cargo fees (5-7%). The world’s shipping associations sent an open letter to the IMO condemning the plan as a toll that would undermine international navigation law. Four industry sources called it unworkable due to sanctions and insurance restrictions.
- **2026-02-28**: US-Israeli airstrikes unleash war in Iran — Airstrikes at the end of February triggered conflict in Iran, disrupting the free passage through the Strait of Hormuz that had previously carried one-fifth of global oil supplies.
- **1968**: Traffic separation scheme adopted — The UN’s International Maritime Organization adopted a two-way traffic separation scheme for the Strait of Hormuz with agreement from regional countries, establishing corridors through Iranian and Omani waters.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan Would Hike Shipping Costs by 5-7% of Cargo Value
2026-08-06 22:06:56 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A proposed Iran-Oman deal to charge 5%-7% fees on Gulf transit cargoes faces industry rejection. Supply chain planners face higher energy and freight costs, sanctions minefields, and a dangerous legal precedent that could reshape global maritime trade.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-fee-plan-spikes-shipping-costs

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