Two fully loaded Japanese-operated tankers signal renewed oil transit through the critical chokepoint after Iran temporarily halted traffic.
Two very large crude carriers operated by Nippon Yusen KK and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha are transporting 4 million barrels of Saudi crude toward the Strait of Hormuz. The tankers, loaded on March 1, were previously delayed after Iran suspended traffic through the waterway, a key route for global oil shipments.
The vessels represent the first major Saudi crude transit since the temporary shutdown, reflecting a partial recovery in flows. The Strait of Hormuz handles about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, making its accessibility critical for energy markets.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though the resumption of traffic may ease supply concerns among traders monitoring Middle East tensions.