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Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows
Three Chinese-linked container ships turned back near the Strait of Hormuz after violating Iranian rules; two Cosco vessels later successfully transited amid ongoing regional tensions.
- 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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Two Chinese ships that made a U-turn have now transited the Strait of Hormuz. Two large Chinese container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz. These are the same ships that had previously turned back midway due to security concerns. COSCO Shipping Lines' ultra-large container ships—CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean—passed through this crucial sea route on Monday, March 30.
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