New Delhi, April 15 -- An Indian-flagged LPG carrier, Jag Vikram, reached Kandla Port on April 14 after transiting the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, officials said. The vessel is transporting 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It docked late Tuesday night at Oil Jetty No. 1 at Kandla Port, with unloading operations set to commence soon. The cargo is expected to provide a boost to India's LPG supply chain.

The vessel's arrival comes amid continued monitoring of maritime energy supply routes in the region.

The transit marks a breakthrough for New Delhi, as it is the first Indian ship to navigate the strategic corridor after the announcement of a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, aimed at cooling regional hostil...