Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Drops Sharply Amid Gulf Tensions
- Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply to four vessel transits on Monday, down from 10 the previous day, according to preliminary data from Kpler.
- An oil tanker exploded and caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Iranian news agency Fars citing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran about agreements concerning the Strait of Hormuz, hindering diplomatic efforts on September 15, 2026.
- Before the conflict starting February 28, the Strait of Hormuz typically handled about 125 large vessels daily, covering 20% of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas supply.
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On 15 September, only four ships passed through the Strait of Ormuz, leading to a sharp reduction in navigation and increasing the risks to the oil market.
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Ormuz continues to decline as a result of the conflict between the United States and Iran, reporting Al-Arabiya with reference to Kpler's analytical company.
Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply in the midst of rising regional tensions, with reports of maritime accidents and the shooting down of an American march by Iran, raising concerns about global energy supplies.
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Plunges as Middle East Attacks Intensify, Risks Grow for Global Oil and LNG Supply
SINGAPORE: Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz dwindled further at the start of this week after attacks intensified in the Middle East, shipping data showed.Commodity vessel transits at Hormuz totalled four on Monday, down from 10 during the previous day, preliminary data from Kpler showed on Tuesday.Two dry bulk carriers exited the waterway, including one laden and one ballast vessel, while two oil tankers entered the strait, both in bal…
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