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Shipping giant says stranded vessels have left Gulf after Hormuz closure

Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd says all of its vessels that were stranded in the Gulf after the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz have now left the region.

A company spokesperson said the decision followed a security assessment and consultations with the relevant authorities.

“All Hapag-Lloyd vessels that were affected by the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz and had been waiting in the Persian Gulf to leave have now safely left the Gulf region,” the spokesperson said.

The company said it would not provide further details for security reasons.