NextFin News -- The Chinese Hong Kong-flagged container ships "Zhonghai Arctic" and "Zhonghai Indian Ocean," which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf for over a month, on Tuesday successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
This marks the first passage of large Chinese vessels through the narrow waterway since the end of February, restoring confidence in the tense global supply chain.
According to vessel tracking data, "Zhonghai Arctic" and "Zhonghai Indian Ocean" set sail from the waters near Dubai on Monday evening, navigating between Iran's largest island, Qeshm Island, and Lark Island at a speed of approximately 10.4 knots, before passing through the narrow exit of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequently entering the waters of the Gulf of Oman. Vessel tracking data indicates that both ships are expected to arrive at Port Klang in Malaysia on April 6.
Iranian officials on Monday said that no ships from hostile countries are allowed to pass through the strait and all ships going through the strait must be checked by Iranian authorities.
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