Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz (opens in new tab)

2026-06-18T15:44:43Z Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran Wednesday, according to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence.In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February.The strait is a critical passageway for the world’s oil and natural gas. Its closure has cr...