Iraq Finds Alternative Oil Route After Strait of Hormuz Closes
Due to disruptions in maritime shipping, Iraq has begun transporting its crude oil by land to Syrian ports to reach international markets.
Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in the wake of US and Israeli attacks, major disruptions occurred in energy shipments. Following these developments, Iraq turned to Syria via land routes for its exports.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Following the military activity and attacks in the region, Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic directly affected global oil shipments.
Iraq's New Export Route
Taking action over the bottlenecks in maritime trade, Iraqi authorities activated alternative land routes in order to maintain crude oil exports.
Syria's Baniyas Terminal Activated
Within the framework of official agreements made between the two countries, hundreds of tankers carrying crude oil are being delivered to the Baniyas Oil Terminal in Tartus, Syria.
Resumption of Shipment by Sea
The crude oil transferred to tanker vessels at the terminal is safely dispatched from there by sea to international markets and buyers.