The vessel, linked to French shipping giant CMA CGM, managed to exit the Gulf despite Iran's effective blockade following retaliatory strikes in response to US-Israeli military actions.
The passage marks a rare movement through the vital corridor, which handles a significant share of the world's oil and gas supply.
The development comes shortly after Emmanuel Macron criticised calls for military intervention to reopen the strait. Speaking during his visit to South Korea, Macron described such an approach as "unrealistic," warning that it would expose vessels to serious threats, particularly from Iran's military capabilities.
Macron also took a swipe at Donald Trump, accusing him of inconsistent messaging and excessive rhetoric regarding the conflict. Without naming him directly at times, Macron stressed the need for stability and seriousness in global leadership, stating that frequent policy shifts undermine credibility.
The remarks followed Trump's comments urging countries dependent on the strait for energy supplies to take responsibility for securing the passage. Macron countered that military escalation would not be a practical solution and could worsen risks in an already volatile region.
Tensions between the two leaders have also spilled into personal remarks, with Trump previously making controversial comments about Macron and his wife, which the French president dismissed as inappropriate.
As geopolitical uncertainty continues, the safe transit of even a single vessel highlights both the risks and the importance of the Strait of Hormuz in global trade and energy security.