HSBC CEO says Hormuz could become redundant in five years due to Gulf investments in alternative routes
Most outlets led with HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz may become redundant within five years due to Gulf investments in alternative logistics routes. Business Recorder framed the statement as a direct quote, while other excerpts emphasized the broader context of Gulf countries accelerating such investments amid disruptions from the Iran war. No outlets provided additional details beyond the CEO’s remarks or the general trend of infrastructure development.
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Hormuz could be ‘redundant’ in five years: HSBC
DUBAI: Investment in alternative logistics routes in the Gulf to mitigate the impact of the Iran war could make the Strait of Hormuz “redundant” in the next five years, HSBC Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Tuesday. The conflict has highlighted the world’s heavy reliance on the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade previously passe...
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Strait of Hormuz could become “redundant” within five years as Gulf develops alternative routes, HSBC CEO says
Gulf countries accelerate investment in energy pipelines and alternative logistics routes as Iran war disrupts trade through strategic waterway
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