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Global efforts are intensifying to find alternative routes to bypass the Malacca Strait, a vital maritime passage for international trade. This movement is driven by increasing geopolitical tensions that raise questions about the future of global commerce.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reignited discussions about the security of the Malacca Strait, the world's busiest maritime passage. Approximately 22% of global maritime trade transits through this strait, raising concerns about congestion and piracy.
A recent report highlights that the Malacca Strait, connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans, remains the largest oil transit point globally, handling about 29% of total maritime oil flows. This vital waterway links oil markets in West Asia with key markets in East and Southeast Asia.