Kollam, May 7 (UNI) Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have begun reshaping international shipping routes, with Kerala's Kollam Port unexpectedly turning into a temporary refuge for foreign cargo vessels facing uncertainty in West Asian waters.
Several international ships, including LPG carriers and merchant vessels, have reportedly approached the port seeking emergency fuel, technical assistance, supplies, and safe anchorage as fears grow over security risks in the Gulf region.
Port authorities said vessels that would normally travel through the Hormuz route are now reconsidering their schedules and exploring safer alternatives amid fears of military escalation and attacks on commercial shipping.