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Chinese lessors caught in Iran sanctions crossfire as five ships hit Ofac list

  • Of the 16 SeaLead-operated boxships sanctioned by the US recently, at least five owned by Chinese leasing businesses
  • Vessels were acquired through sale-and-leaseback deals in 2024, but due diligence failed to identify the Iran connection via Singapore-based shipmanager
  • The case has prompted fleet‑wide compliance reviews in more China’s ship leasing firms, underscoring heightened geopolitical risks

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Five containerships owned by big Chinese leasing companies have been hit by US Iran sanctions, exposing compliance gaps and sending shockwaves through China’s ship financing sector

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