Arabian Gulf to Japan crude
Arabian Gulf to Japan crude carries crude-oil. Its usual routing (malacca) passes Strait of Hormuz, Malacca Strait, Luzon Strait and covers about 6,590 nautical miles. Japan relies on the Gulf for most of its crude, which makes this lane a key energy security exposure. 1 recorded disruption is ongoing on this lane now.
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Key facts
Ongoing now
Routings
| Routing | Chokepoints, in order | Distance (nm) | Distance source |
|---|---|---|---|
| malacca (usual) | Strait of Hormuz, Malacca Strait, Luzon Strait | 6,590 | NGA Pub. 151 Distances Between Ports, 11th ed. (2001, PDF dated 2004), sum of 2 table legs, printed p. 91, 104 |
Disruption history
| Start | Event | Type | Status | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Strait of Hormuz closed to most shipping during the Iran war | Security incident | ongoing | 5 Critical |