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Hormuz crossings fall by half Strait of Hormuz traffic declined sharply on 31 August, with five confirmed crossings, down 50% from 10 a day earlier. Four vessels entered the Middle East Gulf and one exited, using a mix of Iranian, Omani and negotiated routes. Two crossings involved shadow vessels and one involved a sanctioned vessel. The figure remains preliminary, as additional “dark” crossings may be retrospectively identified and added as new confirmation data becomes available. Bab el-Mandeb activity was comparatively stable, with 35 confirmed crossings, up 2.9% day on day. Of these, 19 entered the Red Sea and 16 exited. No dark transits were recorded, while the International Maritime Organization verified no additional attacks. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler44,327 görüntüleme • 13 gün önce
Hormuz traffic falls sharply Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz weakened materially last week, with crossings falling 28% to 77 and laden voyages declining from 45 to 33. Routing patterns also became more concentrated. From 4 to 6 September, 21 of 28 crossings used Iran’s unilateral scheme, including seven of eight on the final day. The combination of lower cargo activity and greater reliance on Iranian managed routing suggests the security shock is moving beyond vessel behaviour and beginning to weigh on underlying Gulf trade. The next test is whether this late-week pattern becomes structural. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler34,343 görüntüleme • 10 gün önce
Hormuz crossings fall by half Strait of Hormuz traffic declined sharply on 31 August, with five confirmed crossings, down 50% from 10 a day earlier. Four vessels entered the Middle East Gulf and one exited, using a mix of Iranian, Omani and negotiated routes. Two crossings involved shadow vessels and one involved a sanctioned vessel. Bab el Mandeb activity was comparatively stable, with 35 confirmed crossings, up 2.9% day on day. Of these, 19 entered the Red Sea and 16 exited. No dark transits were recorded, while the International Maritime Organization verified no additional attacks. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler44,996 görüntüleme • 16 gün önce
Traffic diverges at key chokepoints Maritime traffic continues to navigate two strategically vital chokepoints, but the risk profile is evolving differently across each. The Strait of Hormuz recorded just 29 verified crossings between 24 and 26 July, with routing uncertainty persisting. Bab el-Mandeb, meanwhile, saw 100 verified crossings and largely stable daily activity, despite ongoing regional security concerns. Several vessels that had previously reversed course later completed their transits, indicating that operators are increasingly making route decisions based on real time risk assessments rather than broad avoidance. With no sign of a lasting regional stabilisation, vessel behaviour may prove a more important indicator than headline transit volumes. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler124,663 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Strait crossings remain subdued Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb declined on 25 August, while the IMO verified no additional attacks. Five vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz, down 28.6% day on day from seven. All five used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, with two entering the Middle East Gulf and three exiting. Four were classified as shadow vessels and one as sanctioned. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 36 confirmed crossings, down 7.7% from 39. Of these, 15 entered the Red Sea and 21 exited. The total included seven #sanctioned vessels, five shadow vessels and 24 in all other categories, alongside two dark transits. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler55,215 görüntüleme • 22 gün önce
Hormuz traffic sees a sharp d/d uptick Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings rose to 70 on 24 June, up 105% day on day, as demining efforts advanced and operators increasingly used the Omani route. Commercial traffic accounted for most activity, with 53 transits, while low-risk vessels dominated the day’s profile. The US-Iran MoU framework and apparent lifting of the US blockade appear to have supported a short-term confidence boost, although IRGC warnings against use of the Omani route could create a new source of contention. IMO-route use picked up slightly, but continued Dark routing, incomplete demining and unresolved issues over inspections, sanctions and future Strait governance mean the rebound is not yet a confirmed return to pre-crisis conditions. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler193,508 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Hormuz traffic turns defensive Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings declined by around 52% week on week over 10 to 12 July, with traffic reverting to more defensive routing patterns. Use of Iranian and Dark routes increased while activity on IMO and Omani corridors almost disappeared. Although no new IMO confirmed physical attacks have been reported since 27 June, renewed US Iran tensions and IRGC warnings continue to drive heightened caution across commercial shipping. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler150,009 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Hormuz traffic shows recovery Verified Strait of Hormuz crossings reached 25 on 18 June, marking a notable increase in daily maritime activity. Traffic was evenly distributed across both directions, with most vessels following established Iranian route patterns. Five sanctioned vessels were recorded among the crossings, while no additional physical attacks have been confirmed since 10 May. The latest figures coincide with discussions surrounding the implementation phase of the US-Iran 60 day memorandum framework, which aims to preserve the ceasefire, support navigation through the Strait and facilitate broader negotiations. While this d/d uptick points to improving operating conditions, unresolved implementation details and continued dark crossings indicate a continued elevated degree of caution with ship operators. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler197,363 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Hormuz traffic falls as risks rise Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz weakened last week, with confirmed crossings falling 19.5% to 95 and reaching just three on 16 August. Routing also remained constrained, with vessels using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme or undetermined routes, while no crossings were recorded through the Hormuz TSS or Omani routes. Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction. Crossings increased 6.7% to 254, while dark transits fell from 40 to 16. Yet security conditions remain volatile. Two attacks on 11 August resulted in six seafarer fatalities and 10 injuries, underscoring the gap between resilient traffic volumes and persistent regional risk. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler58,287 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Hormuz traffic remains constrained Traffic remained active through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on 2 August, but the two corridors continued to present distinct risk profiles. Hormuz recorded nine confirmed transits, including two sanctioned and two shadow fleet vessels. Seven crossings used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while none followed the established traffic separation scheme, underscoring continued route concentration. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 30 crossings, down from 41 on 31 July, with 20 vessels exiting the Red Sea and 10 entering. Dark transit activity fell to one vessel, improving visibility, though sanctions and Houthi related exposure remain material. The diplomatic outlook is still unsettled. Until US, Iranian and Omani signals converge into clear navigation arrangements, operators should treat both chokepoints as contested rather than normalised. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler75,575 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Hormuz recovery faces fresh pressure Traffic through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone strengthened on 7 July, with 41 verified crossings compared with 36 the previous day. Commercial west to east movements continued to dominate, while sanctioned vessel activity eased and laden crude, dry bulk and #LPG voyages remained significant. However, the operating picture became more complex. Use of the Iranian route declined as IMO routing recovered, but elevated Dark or Unknown movements highlighted uneven confidence across the market. The backdrop also deteriorated after two newly confirmed tanker incidents near Oman and OFAC’s replacement of General License X with GLX1, tightening the sanctions framework for Iranian related trade. The focus is now shifting from traffic recovery towards security, compliance and route risk management. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler106,744 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Hormuz risks deepen further Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings rose slightly on 14 July, with 21 monitored transits recorded, dominated by commercial traffic carrying crude, LPG, methanol and iron ore. However, the security outlook deteriorated further as three additional attacks off Oman were verified, bringing the reported toll to 56 confirmed incidents and 17 seafarer fatalities. The absence of Omani route transits highlights a growing loss of confidence in that corridor, while shipping continues to favour Iranian approved routing. At the same time, reports that the US is considering a 20% cargo transit toll add fresh legal and geopolitical uncertainty. The Strait remains passable, but the operating environment is becoming increasingly complex and unstable. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler88,867 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Hormuz traffic stays cautious Confirmed crossings through the Strait of Hormuz zone fell for a second consecutive day on 9 July, dropping to 22 from 30 the previous day. Activity remained largely low risk, with commercial traffic only marginally exceeding non commercial movements. Operators continued to favour the Iranian route, while the Omani route saw just one crossing, reinforcing the lasting impact of recent security incidents near Oman. Although no new physical attacks have been recorded since 7 July, renewed US-Iran military escalation has weakened confidence that diplomacy will provide near term stability. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler91,491 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Verified crossings still at historic lows As of 17 June, Kpler observed six verified crossings across the monitored zone. Traffic was weighted east to west, and most vessels followed established Iranian coastal passage routes. One sanctioned vessel, Ostria, was identified transiting east to west in ballast. No additional physical attacks have been confirmed since 10 May, leaving the maritime risk picture broadly unchanged. The latest movements come as US-Iran discussions continue around a proposed 60 day memorandum intended to support maritime security and preserve the current ceasefire framework. While transit activity continues, relatively low crossing volumes indicate that shipping patterns remain cautious rather than fully restored. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler114,128 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
No uptick in activity yet The Strait of Hormuz continues to operate below normal commercial levels, despite signals of diplomatic progress. As of 15 June, only five confirmed crossings were recorded, largely consisting of low risk movements, moderate shadow fleet activity and three commercial voyages laden with DPP and steel cargo. While public reports indicate the US and Iran have reached an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the waterway, key operational questions remain unresolved, including transit security, navigation fees and safe passage arrangements. With no new vessel attacks reported since 10 June, risk conditions appear more stabilised, but low transit activity suggests market participants are still waiting for clear evidence of safety for a sustained operational normalisation. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler113,776 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Hormuz uptick remains fragile Strait of Hormuz crossings rebounded sharply over 19–21 June, with 71 confirmed transits and a weekend peak of 35 on 20 June, supported by the blockade lift and renewed free-passage signals. Commercial crossings recovered with AIS transponder ons, but volumes remain below pre-crisis norms and caution is still clear: many vessels continue using Iranian and Dark routes while demining remains incomplete. With no new physical attacks since 10 June but diplomacy still fragile, the reopening is delivering a recovery, though likely an uneven one. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler92,985 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Red Sea traffic rebounds Shipping activity across two key Middle East chokepoints moved in opposite directions on 18 August. Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings declined 17% from the previous day to 10, with six vessels exiting the MEG and four entering. Five transits used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while none were confirmed through the Hormuz TSS. At Bab el-Mandeb, confirmed crossings increased 53% to 46, with 30 vessels entering the Red Sea and 16 exiting. No dark transits were recorded. There was also a new IMO-confirmed attack on the bulk carrier MINOAN DIGNITY in the Strait of Hormuz on 17 August, resulting in the death of one seafarer. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler34,638 görüntüleme • 29 gün önce
When GPS lies, ships stop moving. GNSS spoofing, the deliberate manipulation of satellite navigation signals, has been confirmed in the Gulf. Ships can’t trust where they are, so many are choosing not to go at all. The result: a sharp drop in vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carries ~20% of global oil flows. This isn’t just a navigation problem. When ships hesitate in a corridor this critical, supply chains feel it and so do energy prices. Kpler data doesn’t just show you the headlines. It shows you what’s happening before the headlines catch up.
Kpler183,074 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Weekend traffic diverges at chokepoints Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the past week and weakened further into the weekend. From 7 to 9 August, confirmed crossings fell from 15 on Friday to 11 on Saturday and just six on Sunday, bringing the three day total to 32. Routing also remained concentrated, with 17 vessels using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme and 10 classified as Route Undetermined. Bab el-Mandeb remained considerably more active, recording 116 crossings over the same period. Daily traffic stayed comparatively stable at 43, 37 and 36 crossings, although 12 dark transits and elevated sanctioned activity continued to highlight visibility and risk concerns. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler39,914 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Hormuz traffic remains constrained Strait of Hormuz transit activity remained constrained over 5 to 7 June, with only eight monitored crossings across commercial and non-commercial traffic. The total was one below the single-day count on 4 June and 14 below the previous weekend, underscoring a break from stronger weekend permissive passage. All crossings used the Iranian Route, while only two sanctioned Iranian-flagged vessels transited, pointing to weak broader commercial participation. A recent attack on an MSC containership has reinforced the fragile operating picture in the area. Against a more volatile diplomatic backdrop, the Strait is likely to remain open only under narrow, tightly managed conditions, and moving further away from stabilising or increasing flows. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:
Kpler84,213 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce