First Chinese ship arrives in Iraq via the Strait of Hormuz after navigation resumes
First Chinese ship arrives in Iraq via the Strait of Hormuz after navigation resumes
2026-06-01
Shafaq News – Basra
The northern port of Umm Qasr received on Monday the first cargo ship coming directly from China via the Strait of Hormuz, after the resumption of maritime traffic in the strait.
The General Company for Iraqi Ports said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the ship “MV KSL XINYANG” docked at the port loaded with materials and equipment for the oil sector and various commercial goods, with a total weight of 29,720 tons.
In an exclusive interview with Shafaq News Agency, the Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Ports, Farhan Al-Fartousi, said that “Iraqi ports continue to receive ships and goods according to regular operational plans,” indicating that “the arrival of the ship reflects the continuation of commercial activity and the ability of the ports to maintain the smooth flow of imports despite the challenges that the region witnessed during the past period.”
He explained that “the ship carried equipment and materials designated for the oil sector, in addition to various commercial goods,” noting that “the resumption of maritime voyages through the Strait of Hormuz and the return of shipping lines to normal operations enhance trade and support the confidence of maritime transport companies in Iraqi ports.”
Al-Fartousi added that the arrival of the ship represents an indication of the stability of maritime traffic and the continued flow of goods to Iraqi ports, and confirms the readiness of the ports to deal with various operational changes.
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