First Japanese and French ships cross Strait of Hormuz since war

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🗞️ Driving the news: A small number of ships, including vessels linked to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and CMA CGM, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in weeks since the outbreak of the Iran war

🔭 The context: The strait, through which roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows in normal times, has been largely blocked since the conflict began
• On Thursday, three tankers navigated the passage by hugging the coast of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, while some vessels used an Iranian-approved route through northern waters dubbed the “Tehran Toll Booth”

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The reopening of even limited shipping routes could ease pressure on global energy markets and supply chains
• The near-closure of Hormuz has already driven oil price volatility, supply shortages and broader economic disruptions tied to petrochemicals and energy exports

⏭️ What’s next: Data from Kpler shows only 221 cargo ship crossings since March 1, compared with roughly 120 daily transits before the war
• Shipping companies are expected to proceed cautiously while security risks persist

💬 One quote: “We’ll continue our operations while prioritizing the safety of our crew members, cargo and ships,” a Mitsui O.S.K. Lines official said

📈 One stat: Only 37 oil tankers carrying crude have exited the Gulf since the war began

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