{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e16a5bcedd730017a1ff82/6a759e0cd410c25118deef27?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chokepoint tolls - The spread of a bad idea ","description":"<p>In this week’s episode:</p><p><br></p><p>Shipowner groups implore the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization to stop Iran from imposing a toll on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and point to the fear of the practice spreading. But will it and what would it cost?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href=\"https://www.tradewindsnews.com/insurance/shipowners-unite-against-domino-effect-of-strait-of-hormuz-tolls/2-1-2025141\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Shipowners unite against domino effect of Strait of Hormuz tolls</strong></a></p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href=\"https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/iran-and-oman-agree-transport-plan-for-strait-of-hormuz/2-1-2025498\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Iran and Oman agree transport plan for Strait of Hormuz</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>China has brought its Arctic information services into one portal for its shipping community. It includes route services through the Northern Sea Route and how to liaise with Russia on transits.</p><p>What does this mean and will it have an impact on Arctic policy in other countries and on other trade routes?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href=\"https://www.tradewindsnews.com/technology/china-quietly-strengthens-its-arctic-shipping-toolkit/2-1-2025247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>China quietly strengthens its Arctic shipping toolkit</strong></a></p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href=\"https://www.tradewindsnews.com/regulation/russian-tankers-dodge-multiple-flash-points-as-they-head-for-northern-sea-route/2-1-2020153\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Russian tankers dodge multiple flash points as they head for Northern Sea Route</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Producer and host: Craig Eason</p><p>Additional reporting: Paul Peachey, Huaqing Ma and Yannick Guerry</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>A TradeWinds/DN Media podcast</em></strong></p>","author_name":"Craig Eason"}