Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz
2026-06-18T15:44:43Z Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement Wednesday, according to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence. In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, s.

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- Published: Jun 18, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
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