[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Vitol Ships First Gulf Aluminium Cargo Through Strait of Hormuz After Conflict

Published: Jul 2, 2026 14:47

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Vitol has successfully transported about 35,000 tones of Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) metal through the Strait of Hormuz, marking one of the first aluminum cargoes to leave the Gulf after recent conflict disruptions. The shipment, valued at around USD 110 million, signals a gradual recovery in Middle East aluminum exports and may help ease global supply tightness. However, shipping risks remain, and the pace of export recovery will continue to influence aluminum prices in the coming weeks.

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