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Chokepoint traffic remains uneven #MarineTraffic data shows 39 combined crossings through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on 2 August, as traffic patterns across the two corridors continued to diverge. Hormuz recorded nine transits, compared with 23 on 31 July and 11 on 1 August. Five vessels exited... the Middle East Gulf and four entered. Seven used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while two routes were undetermined and none used the Hormuz traffic separation scheme. The daily total included two sanctioned and two shadow fleet vessels. Bab el-Mandeb recorded 30 crossings, down from 41 on 31 July and 37 on 1 August. Twenty vessels exited the Red Sea and 10 entered. One dark transit, two sanctioned crossings and three shadow fleet crossings were recorded.show more

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Transit patterns diverge #MarineTraffic data highlights diverging patterns across two of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Between 24 and 26 July, the Strait of Hormuz recorded 29 verified crossings, including 21 vessels exiting the Middle East Gulf and 8 entering. Routing remained evenly split, with 14 transits using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, 14 classified as Route Undetermined, and one using the Hormuz Traffic Separation Scheme. By comparison, Bab el-Mandeb recorded 100 verified crossings, with 51 vessels entering the Red Sea and 49 exiting. Ninety vessels followed the Traffic Separation Scheme, while 10 completed dark transits. Several vessels that had previously delayed or reversed course later completed their crossings, suggesting operators are continuing to assess risk dynamically rather than avoiding the route altogether.

Transit patterns diverge #MarineTraffic data highlights diverging patterns across two of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Between 24 and 26 July, the Strait of Hormuz recorded 29 verified crossings, including 21 vessels exiting the Middle East Gulf and 8 entering. Routing remained evenly split, with 14 transits using the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, 14 classified as Route Undetermined, and one using the Hormuz Traffic Separation Scheme. By comparison, Bab el-Mandeb recorded 100 verified crossings, with 51 vessels entering the Red Sea and 49 exiting. Ninety vessels followed the Traffic Separation Scheme, while 10 completed dark transits. Several vessels that had previously delayed or reversed course later completed their crossings, suggesting operators are continuing to assess risk dynamically rather than avoiding the route altogether.

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Strait Traffic remains resilient #MarineTraffic data recorded 108 verified vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz between 3 and 5 July, with 43 crossings on 3 July, 34 on 4 July and 31 on 5 July. Traffic was broadly balanced by direction, with 60 East-to-West crossings and 48 West-to-East crossings. Route selection remained fragmented, with 44 vessels using the Iranian Route, 30 using the Omani Route, 10 following the IMO Route and 24 classified as Dark or Unknown. The transits covered a wide range of vessel types, including tankers, container ships, bulk carriers and gas carriers, underscoring that commercial shipping continues to move through the Strait while operators maintain diversified routing strategies amid ongoing geopolitical and maritime security risks.

Strait Traffic remains resilient #MarineTraffic data recorded 108 verified vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz between 3 and 5 July, with 43 crossings on 3 July, 34 on 4 July and 31 on 5 July. Traffic was broadly balanced by direction, with 60 East-to-West crossings and 48 West-to-East crossings. Route selection remained fragmented, with 44 vessels using the Iranian Route, 30 using the Omani Route, 10 following the IMO Route and 24 classified as Dark or Unknown. The transits covered a wide range of vessel types, including tankers, container ships, bulk carriers and gas carriers, underscoring that commercial shipping continues to move through the Strait while operators maintain diversified routing strategies amid ongoing geopolitical and maritime security risks.

MarineTraffic

56,504 views • 1 month ago

March crossings through Strait of Hormuz led by liquid tankers According to #MarineTraffic and Kpler data, a total of 220 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during March across the dry bulk, liquids, LPG and LNG segments. Liquid tankers accounted for 111 crossings, or 51% of the total, followed by 82 dry bulk vessels (37%) and 27 LPG carriers (12%). No LNG crossings were recorded in March. Traffic remained skewed toward west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which made up 149 crossings, or 68% of the monthly total. East-to-west transits into the Gulf accounted for 71 crossings, or 32%, highlighting an uneven flow pattern through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.

March crossings through Strait of Hormuz led by liquid tankers According to #MarineTraffic and Kpler data, a total of 220 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during March across the dry bulk, liquids, LPG and LNG segments. Liquid tankers accounted for 111 crossings, or 51% of the total, followed by 82 dry bulk vessels (37%) and 27 LPG carriers (12%). No LNG crossings were recorded in March. Traffic remained skewed toward west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which made up 149 crossings, or 68% of the monthly total. East-to-west transits into the Gulf accounted for 71 crossings, or 32%, highlighting an uneven flow pattern through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.

MarineTraffic

100,631 views • 4 months ago

The Strait of #Hormuz saw continued directional imbalance on 29 April, with all 12 verified crossings travelling west to east and no eastbound return traffic recorded, according to #Kpler data. Transit volumes rose slightly from the previous day, suggesting stable but gradually strengthening activity, though still below peaks earlier in the month. Higher risk participation remained limited, with two sanctioned vessels and one shadow ballast transit. Most movements involved general cargo, container ships and bulk carriers, with flows focused on dry commodities such as steel, cement and clinker, underscoring a shift away from tanker led trade. Ηere's the #MarineTraffic playback of the time based on the #AIS data received from the vessels.

The Strait of #Hormuz saw continued directional imbalance on 29 April, with all 12 verified crossings travelling west to east and no eastbound return traffic recorded, according to #Kpler data. Transit volumes rose slightly from the previous day, suggesting stable but gradually strengthening activity, though still below peaks earlier in the month. Higher risk participation remained limited, with two sanctioned vessels and one shadow ballast transit. Most movements involved general cargo, container ships and bulk carriers, with flows focused on dry commodities such as steel, cement and clinker, underscoring a shift away from tanker led trade. Ηere's the #MarineTraffic playback of the time based on the #AIS data received from the vessels.

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31,495 views • 3 months ago

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:

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:

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197,294 views • 2 months ago

Traffic rises, risks persist #MarineTraffic data recorded 41 verified crossings through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone on 7 July, up from 36 the previous day. Commercial west to east movements continued to lead activity, while laden crude, dry bulk and LPG voyages remained prominent. However, routing patterns reflected continued uncertainty, with increased use of IMO routes alongside a high share of Dark or Unknown transits and declining use of the Omani route. The security environment also deteriorated following two newly confirmed tanker incidents near Oman, while the introduction of OFAC General License X1 tightened the compliance landscape for Iranian related trade. The combination of operational risk and regulatory pressure suggests confidence remains measured despite stronger traffic volumes.

Traffic rises, risks persist #MarineTraffic data recorded 41 verified crossings through the monitored Strait of Hormuz zone on 7 July, up from 36 the previous day. Commercial west to east movements continued to lead activity, while laden crude, dry bulk and LPG voyages remained prominent. However, routing patterns reflected continued uncertainty, with increased use of IMO routes alongside a high share of Dark or Unknown transits and declining use of the Omani route. The security environment also deteriorated following two newly confirmed tanker incidents near Oman, while the introduction of OFAC General License X1 tightened the compliance landscape for Iranian related trade. The combination of operational risk and regulatory pressure suggests confidence remains measured despite stronger traffic volumes.

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223,329 views • 1 month ago

Hormuz traffic cautiously improves Confirmed Strait of Hormuz traffic stayed active on 23 June, with 31 verified crossings across commercial and energy-linked vessels. West-to-east movements dominated, while Iranian, Omani and IMO routes all remained in use. The Strait appears operational under the US-Iran MoU, but dark-route activity and uncertainty beyond the 60-day window keep the recovery cautious. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:

Hormuz traffic cautiously improves Confirmed Strait of Hormuz traffic stayed active on 23 June, with 31 verified crossings across commercial and energy-linked vessels. West-to-east movements dominated, while Iranian, Omani and IMO routes all remained in use. The Strait appears operational under the US-Iran MoU, but dark-route activity and uncertainty beyond the 60-day window keep the recovery cautious. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:

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36,935 views • 1 month ago

Strait of Hormuz transit and risk monitor Transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz strengthened over the weekend, with crossings reaching 10 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday, according to #MarineTraffic data. Sanctioned vessels accounted for almost half of Sunday’s movements, highlighting a shift in traffic composition alongside rising volumes. No verified physical attacks or incidents during this period, despite elevated geopolitical rhetoric. While this suggests near term operational stability, evolving political developments may still shape vessel behaviour and risk exposure in the days ahead. Read the latest analysis by Dimitris Ampatzidis, Kpler Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst: Here’s a playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.

Strait of Hormuz transit and risk monitor Transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz strengthened over the weekend, with crossings reaching 10 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday, according to #MarineTraffic data. Sanctioned vessels accounted for almost half of Sunday’s movements, highlighting a shift in traffic composition alongside rising volumes. No verified physical attacks or incidents during this period, despite elevated geopolitical rhetoric. While this suggests near term operational stability, evolving political developments may still shape vessel behaviour and risk exposure in the days ahead. Read the latest analysis by Dimitris Ampatzidis, Kpler Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst: Here’s a playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.

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152,411 views • 4 months ago

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:

Kpler

124,663 views • 25 days ago

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:

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:

Kpler

106,744 views • 1 month ago

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:

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:

Kpler

92,985 views • 2 months ago

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 DANGER: ARE THE HOUTHIS A SERIOUS RISK TO OIL TRAFFIC IN THE RED SEA?! They've already proven they are. Yemen's Iranian - backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia. In two weeks, Saudi crude loadings through the Bab el - Mandeb collapsed 36% - from 9.5 million to 6.1 million barrels daily. They're already attacking tankers. Saudi Arabia was using the Red Sea as an escape route because Iran blocked Hormuz. Seventy percent of their crude exports now move through this strait. Two tanker attacks forced them to halt all shipments temporarily. The Bab el - Mandeb carries 12% of global maritime trade. A full Houthi closure cuts global oil supply by 7%. Combined with the Hormuz blockade, that's a quarter of global oil and gas at risk. This is Iran squeezing two chokepoints at once. Can we protect the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea?

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 DANGER: ARE THE HOUTHIS A SERIOUS RISK TO OIL TRAFFIC IN THE RED SEA?! They've already proven they are. Yemen's Iranian - backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia. In two weeks, Saudi crude loadings through the Bab el - Mandeb collapsed 36% - from 9.5 million to 6.1 million barrels daily. They're already attacking tankers. Saudi Arabia was using the Red Sea as an escape route because Iran blocked Hormuz. Seventy percent of their crude exports now move through this strait. Two tanker attacks forced them to halt all shipments temporarily. The Bab el - Mandeb carries 12% of global maritime trade. A full Houthi closure cuts global oil supply by 7%. Combined with the Hormuz blockade, that's a quarter of global oil and gas at risk. This is Iran squeezing two chokepoints at once. Can we protect the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea?

Bill Mitchell

14,056 views • 1 month ago

As anticipated, the Houthis have now entered the #IranWar‌ formally declaring their presence. This move likely serves two purposes: 1. to deter Saudi Arabia, and especially the UAE, from joining any potential U.S. ground operation against Iran. 2. to widen the battlespace and raise the regional costs of escalation. By doing so, they place the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, a chokepoint through which roughly 10-12 percent of global trade flows, under direct pressure. At its core, the Iran War is a chokepoint war defined by control over critical maritime arteries of Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

As anticipated, the Houthis have now entered the #IranWar‌ formally declaring their presence. This move likely serves two purposes: 1. to deter Saudi Arabia, and especially the UAE, from joining any potential U.S. ground operation against Iran. 2. to widen the battlespace and raise the regional costs of escalation. By doing so, they place the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, a chokepoint through which roughly 10-12 percent of global trade flows, under direct pressure. At its core, the Iran War is a chokepoint war defined by control over critical maritime arteries of Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Arash Reisinezhad

17,783 views • 4 months ago

❗️“Magyar” publishes videos of strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea — the first 20 tankers during the night. The total tally for the operation from July 6 to 15 has already reached 136 units of the shadow fleet that were hit. This includes 116 vessels in the Sea of Azov (July 6–14) and 20 vessels in the Black Sea: 17 oil tankers, two gas carriers, and one tugboat.

❗️“Magyar” publishes videos of strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea — the first 20 tankers during the night. The total tally for the operation from July 6 to 15 has already reached 136 units of the shadow fleet that were hit. This includes 116 vessels in the Sea of Azov (July 6–14) and 20 vessels in the Black Sea: 17 oil tankers, two gas carriers, and one tugboat.

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16,968 views • 1 month ago

Two tankers hit in Iraqi waters Two fuel tankers were hit in Iraqi territorial waters during ship-to-ship operations near Umm Qasr. The vessels involved were Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, and Zefyros, under the flag of Malta. Both were reported to be partially laden at the time of the incident. According to MarineTraffic data, Zefyros’ last reported position was recorded on 11 March 2026 at (UTC+3). Our playback shows more than five tugboats converging on the site shortly after the incident and remaining in the area to support search-and-rescue operations.

Two tankers hit in Iraqi waters Two fuel tankers were hit in Iraqi territorial waters during ship-to-ship operations near Umm Qasr. The vessels involved were Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, and Zefyros, under the flag of Malta. Both were reported to be partially laden at the time of the incident. According to MarineTraffic data, Zefyros’ last reported position was recorded on 11 March 2026 at (UTC+3). Our playback shows more than five tugboats converging on the site shortly after the incident and remaining in the area to support search-and-rescue operations.

MarineTraffic

36,125 views • 5 months ago

New shipping data from Kpler on the Strait of Hormuz, April 29: 12 verified crossings. All of them moving west to east, into the Gulf. Zero return traffic recorded. Ships going in and none coming out. The cargo breakdown tells you everything: steel, cement, clinker. Dry commodities. Not oil. Tanker-led trade has effectively stopped; what's moving is construction materials. The strait isn't closed. It's a one-way street carrying the wrong cargo. MarineTraffic

New shipping data from Kpler on the Strait of Hormuz, April 29: 12 verified crossings. All of them moving west to east, into the Gulf. Zero return traffic recorded. Ships going in and none coming out. The cargo breakdown tells you everything: steel, cement, clinker. Dry commodities. Not oil. Tanker-led trade has effectively stopped; what's moving is construction materials. The strait isn't closed. It's a one-way street carrying the wrong cargo. MarineTraffic

Mario Nawfal

52,287 views • 3 months ago

🇮🇷 Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz again. For a few countries. 10 crossings on Saturday. 11 on Sunday. No verified attacks during that period. The more revealing detail: nearly half of Sunday's vessels were sanctioned ships. The countries Iran approved for transit, China, Russia and their affiliated operators, are the ones moving through. The strait is not open. It is selectively operational for those Iran has decided to let through.

🇮🇷 Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz again. For a few countries. 10 crossings on Saturday. 11 on Sunday. No verified attacks during that period. The more revealing detail: nearly half of Sunday's vessels were sanctioned ships. The countries Iran approved for transit, China, Russia and their affiliated operators, are the ones moving through. The strait is not open. It is selectively operational for those Iran has decided to let through.

Mario Nawfal

72,929 views • 4 months ago

⚓️🔥 Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit 11 more Russian shadow-fleet vessels on July 16: 10 in the Black Sea and 1 in the Sea of Azov. The tally includes 5 oil tankers, 1 gas carrier, 3 dry cargo ships and 2 tugs. From July 6 to 16, the campaign has now reached 147 Russian vessels hit: 117 in the Sea of Azov and 30 in the Black Sea.

⚓️🔥 Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit 11 more Russian shadow-fleet vessels on July 16: 10 in the Black Sea and 1 in the Sea of Azov. The tally includes 5 oil tankers, 1 gas carrier, 3 dry cargo ships and 2 tugs. From July 6 to 16, the campaign has now reached 147 Russian vessels hit: 117 in the Sea of Azov and 30 in the Black Sea.

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128,309 views • 1 month ago

ANOTHER ENERGY CHOKEHOLD LOADING? This allegedly a new video (below right) released by Iranian proxy militia the Houthis of Yemen. It shows them preparing to shut the Bab-el-Mandeb. That’s the southern gate of the Red Sea. And a critical artery for oil and LNG moving to Europe. If Bab-el-Mandeb closes while the Strait of Hormuz is under pressure, two of the world’s most vital energy corridors could be squeezed at once. The implications are massive.

ANOTHER ENERGY CHOKEHOLD LOADING? This allegedly a new video (below right) released by Iranian proxy militia the Houthis of Yemen. It shows them preparing to shut the Bab-el-Mandeb. That’s the southern gate of the Red Sea. And a critical artery for oil and LNG moving to Europe. If Bab-el-Mandeb closes while the Strait of Hormuz is under pressure, two of the world’s most vital energy corridors could be squeezed at once. The implications are massive.

Rahul Shivshankar

19,203 views • 5 months ago

🔥🚢USF drones hunted down 28 Russian shadow-fleet vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight on July 11. The tally includes 21 tankers, 4 tugs, 2 dry cargo ships and one special-purpose vessel. Total over six days: 76 Russian vessels struck from July 6–11.

🔥🚢USF drones hunted down 28 Russian shadow-fleet vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight on July 11. The tally includes 21 tankers, 4 tugs, 2 dry cargo ships and one special-purpose vessel. Total over six days: 76 Russian vessels struck from July 6–11.

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153,716 views • 1 month ago