The success of the CMA CGM Kribi emerges as key news for the stabilization of crude oil prices, as the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would mitigate the inflationary impact hitting international markets. On the diplomatic front, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, urged the forces of the United States, Israel, and Iran to stop the clashes. Guterres emphasized that the prolongation of the war causes deep suffering for civilian populations and worsens economic difficulties due to the increase in food and energy costs. To this day, the Iranian administration has only authorized the transit of ships from nations with which it maintains stable diplomatic ties, such as China, Pakistan, and India. This logistical restriction on US forces seems to have created a scenario where the passage of commercial vessels from European powers like France encounters less resistance. The French-linked container ship CMA CGM Kribi has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. This event marks a turning point in commercial navigation, as it is the first Western-flagged vessel to traverse this strategic passage since the war with Iran began. According to reports from MarineTraffic, a maritime intelligence provider, the ship navigated through Iranian territorial waters and completed its exit route around 19:00 UTC, 14:00 Miami time. Since the outbreak of hostilities, Iran has maintained strict control over this channel, through which nearly a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas production flows. The persistent blockade has seriously affected global energy logistics, causing an escalation in operational and insurance costs for European and American shipping companies. Various sources suggest that this new measure and the easing of maritime transit result from the recent closure of US airspace for aircraft actively participating in war actions. The French-owned CMA CGM Kribi cargo ship made the crossing of the Strait of Hormuz last Thursday. This is the first known transit of a vessel affiliated with the West through this strategic maritime route since the start of the war with Iran.
