US EditionChina Confirms Three Ships Transited Strait of Hormuz After Iran Blockade
China coordinated with relevant parties to allow three Chinese ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route disrupted by Iran's blockade amid the Middle East war.
- On Monday, two Chinese container ships operated by Cosco Shipping Lines successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz, marking their second attempt to leave the Persian Gulf after Iranian authorities forced them to turn back on Friday.
- Since the U.S.-Israeli war began on February 28, Iran has effectively shut the waterway, allowing only Tehran-approved vessels while imposing "toll booth" fees of up to $2 million for passage.
- The CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean cleared the strait empty after signaling Chinese ownership and crew to Iranian authorities, a precautionary measure to ensure safe passage through the checkpoint.
- Rebecca Gerdes, data analyst with Kpler, said "both vessels successfully crossed on a second attempt today, marking the first container vessels to leave the Persian Gulf since the start of the conflict, excluding Iranian flag vessels."
- Despite recent transits by LPG tankers and a Greek-operated tanker, Iran's military actions have stranded hundreds of vessels and 20,000 seafarers inside the Gulf, sustaining pressure on global shipping markets.
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China says three ships crossed Strait of Hormuz, thanks relevant parties
Beijing: China on Tuesday, March 31, said three of its ships carrying oil supplies have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and thanked relevant parties for facilitation and coordination. After coordination with relevant parties, three Chinese ships recently transited the Strait of Hormuz. We express appreciation for the assistance of relevant parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here without naming Iran,…
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Noticias ao MinutoChinese ships had already tried to cross the road in the past six months, but they had to go back after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard had refused their passage.
China expresses 'gratitude' after three ships transit Strait of Hormuz
Beijing expressed “gratitude” on Tuesday for coordination that enabled three Chinese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway which Iran has all but closed during the war in the Middle East.
On Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that three Chinese vessels had recently successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The Minister's spokesman, Mao Ning, said that "Beijing appreciates the assistance provided by the parties concerned to ensure the safe passage of ships," confirming "China's continued surveillance of the conditions to ensure the safety of navigation." Recently, navigation tracking data showed that the n…
China expresses ‘gratitude’ after 3 ships – inc. Hong Kong vessel – transit Hormuz strait
Beijing expressed "gratitude" on Tuesday as it said 3 Chinese ships had transited the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has all but closed during the war in the Middle East.
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