The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have paralyzed maritime shipping between the Middle East and Japan, disrupting both imports of oil and exports of cars. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/07/japan/japan-shipping-middle-east-war/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #shipping #middleeast #iran #us #oceannetworkexpress #oil #cars
Middle East tensions disrupt maritime transport to Japan

The impact of the shipping freeze is spreading, with some Japanese automakers considering cutting production due to stalled exports.

The Japan Times