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        "id": 1664625,
        "msgid": "two-ships-begin-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz-after-iran-us-ceasefire-agreement-1775652792",
        "date": "2026-04-08 19:02:12",
        "title": "Two Ships Begin Crossing the Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Ceasefire Agreement",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Following the Iran-US ceasefire agreement, two cargo ships\u2014the Greek-owned NJ Earth and the Liberian-flagged Daytona Beach\u2014have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the initial resumption of shipping activity in the vital waterway. This development comes after Iran imposed strict restrictions on access since late February in response to attacks by the US and Israel, drastically reducing transits by 95% and stranding around 800 vessels in the Gulf region. The reopening could signal relief for global energy supplies, as the strait normally handles about one-fifth of the world's crude oil and LNG shipments.",
        "content": "<p>Two ships have been recorded crossing the Strait of Hormuz since Iran\nagreed to reopen the shipping route as part of the ceasefire agreement.\nThis was revealed by maritime monitor MarineTraffic on Wednesday (8\nApril 2026). \u201cThe Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth crossed the strait\nat 08:44 UTC, while the Liberian-flagged Daytona Beach passed earlier at\n06:59 UTC, shortly after departing from Bandar Abbas at 05:28 UTC,\u201d\nMarineTraffic wrote on the X platform. The United States and Iran agreed\nto a two-week ceasefire on 7\u20138 April. During this period, shipping\nthrough the Strait of Hormuz is permitted with coordination from Iran\u2019s\narmed forces, as stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.\nKpler analyst Ana Subasic stated that the NJ Earth transit could be an\nearly sign of activity on the route. However, it is still too early to\nconfirm whether this reflects a broader reopening due to the ceasefire\nor merely a pre-approved exception. The Greek-owned vessel kept its\ntransponder signal active while crossing the strait via the route\napproved by Iran near Larak Island. This route has been used by most\nships over the past three weeks. The final destinations of the ships\nhave not yet been confirmed. Several shipowners and charterers are\nbeginning to prepare to relocate their vessels detained in the Gulf\nregion, as reported by shipping journal Lloyd\u2019s List on 8 April. It is\nestimated that around 800 ships remain detained in the area. Access to\nthe Strait of Hormuz was previously tightly restricted by Iran in\nresponse to attacks by the United States and Israel since 28 February.\nKpler data records that from 1 March to 7 April, commodity carrier ships\nmade only 307 transits, a 95% drop compared to normal conditions.\nApproximately one-fifth of the world\u2019s crude oil and liquefied natural\ngas (LNG) supplies usually pass through the route under normal\nconditions.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/two-ships-begin-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz-after-iran-us-ceasefire-agreement-1775652792",
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