News flash!The first "Chinese-owned" container ship to pay tolls to Iran transits the Stra
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- Release Date:2026-03-26
According to the latest news from Lloyd’s List, last weekend, a Panamanian-registered feeder container ship “Newvoyager” with Chinese investment background passed through the Strait of Hormuz after paying tolls to Iran.
According to reports, the transit passed through the "safe corridor" designated by Iran near Larak Island. A Chinese maritime service company acted as an intermediary throughout the entire process, responsible for coordinating the transit and completing the payment to Iran. The specific amount and payment method have not been confirmed.
The registered owner of the ship is a shipping company in Bengbu, Anhui, and the ship management is handled by a shipping company in Shanghai.
This transit means that the "Newvoyager" has become the first container ship to clearly pay tolls and be associated with the identity of the Chinese shipowner since the establishment of the "Safety Corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ship appeared near Larak Island in the early morning of March 22, local time.
A few hours later, the ship was tracked sailing along the southern coast of Iran and broadcast a message via AIS: "DUQM ALL CREW CHINA" (All crew members of Dakemu are Chinese).
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Before the "Newvoyager" transited the strait, another LPG transport ship was also tracked to transit the strait.
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On March 17, the LPG carrier "Sea Bird" passed through the Strait of Hormuz via the Larak Island Corridor.
During the ship's transit, the AIS displayed "CHINA", which is suspected to be related to the Chinese shipowner, but no Chinese entity appeared in its official ownership chain.
Previously, an Iranian lawmaker claimed that it had opened a "safe corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz and charged passage fees for passing ships. Ships from many countries have chosen this channel.
So far, more than 20 ships have been tracked using the corridor near Larak Island to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
The vast majority of them are owned by Greek shipowners, and also include Indian, Pakistani, Syrian and Iranian ships.
The Iranian authorities review and approve ships applying to use the corridor on a case-by-case basis. In addition, some governments, including India, are negotiating with Iran on bulk passage arrangements.
Although the "Newvoyager" has successfully transited, major domestic shipping companies are still cautious about sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to reports, the transit passed through the "safe corridor" designated by Iran near Larak Island. A Chinese maritime service company acted as an intermediary throughout the entire process, responsible for coordinating the transit and completing the payment to Iran. The specific amount and payment method have not been confirmed.
The registered owner of the ship is a shipping company in Bengbu, Anhui, and the ship management is handled by a shipping company in Shanghai.
This transit means that the "Newvoyager" has become the first container ship to clearly pay tolls and be associated with the identity of the Chinese shipowner since the establishment of the "Safety Corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ship appeared near Larak Island in the early morning of March 22, local time.
A few hours later, the ship was tracked sailing along the southern coast of Iran and broadcast a message via AIS: "DUQM ALL CREW CHINA" (All crew members of Dakemu are Chinese).
The situation in the Middle East war zone continues to escalate
How to grasp ship dynamics at the first time?
Vessel positioning and query function of Weiyun.com applet
Help you understand abnormal situations as soon as possible!
Before the "Newvoyager" transited the strait, another LPG transport ship was also tracked to transit the strait.
· ·
On March 17, the LPG carrier "Sea Bird" passed through the Strait of Hormuz via the Larak Island Corridor.
During the ship's transit, the AIS displayed "CHINA", which is suspected to be related to the Chinese shipowner, but no Chinese entity appeared in its official ownership chain.
Previously, an Iranian lawmaker claimed that it had opened a "safe corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz and charged passage fees for passing ships. Ships from many countries have chosen this channel.
So far, more than 20 ships have been tracked using the corridor near Larak Island to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
The vast majority of them are owned by Greek shipowners, and also include Indian, Pakistani, Syrian and Iranian ships.
The Iranian authorities review and approve ships applying to use the corridor on a case-by-case basis. In addition, some governments, including India, are negotiating with Iran on bulk passage arrangements.
Although the "Newvoyager" has successfully transited, major domestic shipping companies are still cautious about sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.