Maersk advises avoiding Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing military threats

Maersk has issued an advisory to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, and the April 30 traffic normalization market now sits at 10% YES.

With Maersk and other major shipping lines maintaining their stance against transit, traders are bearish on a quick resolution. The May 31 market shows similar pessimism, pointing to expectations of a prolonged disruption.

Trading volume is at $0, which suggests a stagnant consensus: no one is placing meaningful bets on near-term normalization. This reinforces the bearish outlook on both the April and May timelines. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards continue to pose threats in the strait, and major shipping lines including Maersk and MSC are still refusing transit.

Maersk’s advisory signals that conditions remain too volatile for safe passage, which keeps traders away from normalization bets. At 10¢, a YES share pays $1 if traffic normalizes by April 30, a 10x return. But zero trading volume and ongoing military threats make this a high-risk, low-probability position.

Watch for official statements from Ali Khamenei or IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri. Any shift in operational language or policy could move market expectations quickly.