Ocean freight rates for vessels operating in the Mideast are soaring as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran conflict.

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Ocean freight rates from Shanghai to the Port of Khor Fakkan on the United Arab Emirates' Indian Ocean coastline are up 76% compared to mid-May, reaching $3,341 per forty-foot equivalent unit.

At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is 21 miles, and that is a primary reason why the GPS signal jamming is a critical issue for ships, Frangou said. "This is very important," Frangou said.