Suez, Panama canals charge for transit. Why can't Hormuz?
28 May 2026, 15:35 GMT
Topic: Business
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/suez-panama-canals-charge-for-transit-why-can-t-hormuz/a-77325707?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't.