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Japanese company said it is considering Red Sea detour for plastics used in pipes
Kubota makes machines for agriculture and construction, among other products. (Photo by Hirotaka Mizukura)
OSAKA, Japan — Japanese machine maker Kubota is considering alternative procurement routes, including through the Red Sea, for plastics to get around the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, executives said at the company’s general shareholders meeting on Thursday.
