"The Maltese-flagged Kribi belonging to the French maritime transport group CMA CGM crossed the strait, which has been virtually blocked by Iran since early in the Middle East war."
"The vessel's navigation data showed it crossed via a new Iranian-approved route through its waters, dubbed the 'Tehran Toll Booth' by leading shipping journal Lloyd's List."
"In peacetime, around 20 percent of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the chokepoint."
"In early March, vessels began displaying links to China while sailing or anchoring in the Gulf region in an effort to signal political neutrality and reduce the risk of being targeted by Iran."
The Maltese-flagged container ship Kribi, owned by French group CMA CGM, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely blocked by Iran. This marks the first major European shipping transit since early March, following Iranian attacks on vessels. The ship utilized a new Iranian-approved route known as the 'Tehran Toll Booth.' Most recent transits have involved vessels linked to Iran or neighboring countries. In peacetime, this strait is crucial for global oil and gas transport, with recent trends showing ships displaying Chinese links to avoid Iranian targeting.
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