Which two Chinese supertankers exited the Strait of Hormuz with Iraqi and Qatari crude, and what were their cargo volumes and destinations?

The Chinese-flagged VLCC Yuan Gui Yang carried 2 million barrels of Iraqi Basrah crude and is expected to discharge at Shuidong Port in Guangdong province on June 4; the Hong Kong-flagged VLCC Ocean Lily carried 1 million barrels each of Qatari al-Shaheen and Iraqi Basrah crude and is expected to discharge at Quanzhou Port in Fujian province on June 5.

What is the significance of the timing of Yuan Gui Yang's loading date relative to regional conflict escalation?

The Yuan Gui Yang loaded its 2 million barrels of Iraqi Basrah crude on February 27 — one day before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began — according to shipping data cited in the article.

Chinese Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz with 4 Million Barrels of Crude Oil

May 19, 2026

Two Chinese supertankers carrying 4 million barrels of Middle East crude oil exited the Strait of Hormuz after a two-month wait. Charters by Sinopec and Sinochem indicate deliveries to southern and eastern China ports in early June.

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