transit

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Energy intelligence firm Kpler said oil tanker transits through the Strait had dropped by 90 percent from last week.

From Barron's

Suezmax vessels — the largest tankers that can transit the Suez Canal — carry around 1 million barrels and are designed for medium-length routes.

From MarketWatch

Oil futures were slightly lower, but the oil market will continue to see disruption and price volatility even if transit through the Strait of Hormuz is partially resumed, Sparta Commodities said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A significant share of global crude-oil flows through the Middle East, including transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that Iran controls and which serves as one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.

From MarketWatch

The company on Tuesday suspended all vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, echoing moves from other container shipping companies.

From The Wall Street Journal