- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are causing disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, leading to oil price hikes and impacting specific tech companies.
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- Kpler monitors oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing ceasefire talks.
- Specific ship transits and blockade lifting observed in the Strait of Hormuz.
China Merchants Energy Shipping avoids Hormuz while Liberia-flagged carriers transit and Iran enforces transit rules.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 1
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What happened
China Merchants Energy Shipping avoids Hormuz while Liberia-flagged carriers transit and Iran enforces transit rules.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Shipping giants halted vessels through key straits.Sub-event
China Merchants avoids Hormuz on Beijing's guidance as carriers transit and Iran enforces rules.1 source
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The entities involved
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Liberia
sovereign state in West Africa
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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China Merchants Energy Shipping
Chinese shipping and logistics company
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