https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-struggles-to-shift-trade-to-land-from-seaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-struggles-to-shift-trade-to-land-from-seahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-struggles-to-shift-trade-to-land-from-sea#u75830Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:35:45 +0000Iran is attempting to shift its trade from maritime routes to land-based transport to evade a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. These efforts are failing as the country faces significant bureaucratic errors and logistical hurdles. Crude oil exports have dropped to 210kbd, signaling the disappearance of a previous export floor. While Iran has increased its reliance on trucks to move goods, the transition has not offset the plummeting trade volumes caused by the maritime restrictions.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. A US-led blockade aims