Sharp Decline in Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Data from the real-time vessel tracking platform MarineTraffic indicated that just two ships crossed the strait on March 25 with their automatic identification systems active. This figure increased slightly to five on March 26.
On March 25, the oil and chemical tankers Egret and Savona traveled east to west without cargo. The following day, loaded dry bulk carriers Christianna and NJ Jupiter moved in the same direction, accompanied by LPG tankers Niba and Salute and a dirty petroleum products tanker, Alexandra, which sailed from west to east.
For comparison, UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that the historical daily average for vessel traffic through the strait is 138 ships, highlighting the sharp decline in recent days.
This near halt in commercial shipping through such a strategically important passage continues to put pressure on global supply chains and contribute to rising costs, emphasizing the strait’s essential role in international maritime commerce.
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