Chinese ships exit Strait of Hormuz on second attempt

Two Chinese container ships exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. This marks the first such departure since the regional conflict began in late February.

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Two container ships from China successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking their second attempt to exit the Persian Gulf after turning back late last week. Tracking data from the MarineTraffic platform showed the vessels sailing in close formation through the critical waterway and into open waters. This transit is significant as the strait has been effectively closed to most commercial traffic since a conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28.

An illustrative map of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor, as shown in a June 2025 file image. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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