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Middle East transits diverge #MarineTraffic data show a marked divergence in shipping activity across two key Middle East chokepoints 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. At Bab el-Mandeb, confirmed crossings... 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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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.

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100,631 views • 4 months ago

Confirmed crossings via the Strait of #Hormuz declined day-on-day on 15 July, with 13 transits recorded, based on Kpler data. For a 3rd consecutive day, traffic remained heavily concentrated on the Iranian Route, which accounted for 10 of the 13 crossings. Video: MarineTraffic

Confirmed crossings via the Strait of #Hormuz declined day-on-day on 15 July, with 13 transits recorded, based on Kpler data. For a 3rd consecutive day, traffic remained heavily concentrated on the Iranian Route, which accounted for 10 of the 13 crossings. Video: MarineTraffic

Nikos Pothitakis

42,209 views • 1 month ago

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.

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56,504 views • 1 month ago

Confirmed crossings via the Strait of #Hormuz fell to a 3-week low on 16 July, with just 8 recorded, according to Kpler. For the 4th consecutive day, transits were concentrated on the Iranian Route, which accounted for 7 of the 8 crossings. Video via: MarineTraffic

Confirmed crossings via the Strait of #Hormuz fell to a 3-week low on 16 July, with just 8 recorded, according to Kpler. For the 4th consecutive day, transits were concentrated on the Iranian Route, which accounted for 7 of the 8 crossings. Video via: MarineTraffic

Nikos Pothitakis

25,741 views • 1 month 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

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

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb increased on 22 July, with 43 confirmed transits, up 22.9% day-on-day, according to Kpler. This video via MarineTraffic shows the vessel movements in the area over the last 24 hrs. Monitor the live traffic:

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb increased on 22 July, with 43 confirmed transits, up 22.9% day-on-day, according to Kpler. This video via MarineTraffic shows the vessel movements in the area over the last 24 hrs. Monitor the live traffic:

Nikos Pothitakis

52,613 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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Updated playback video of the ship traffic in the Strait of #Hormuz during the last 24hrs, with 6 confirmed transits recorded on 17 June based on Kpler data. Earlier today 3 tankers carrying Saudi crude along with one LNG ship crossed the SoH as well. Video via MarineTraffic.

Updated playback video of the ship traffic in the Strait of #Hormuz during the last 24hrs, with 6 confirmed transits recorded on 17 June based on Kpler data. Earlier today 3 tankers carrying Saudi crude along with one LNG ship crossed the SoH as well. Video via MarineTraffic.

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12,766 views • 2 months 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 • 29 days 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:

Kpler

197,358 views • 2 months ago

President Trump announced the U.S. will take a new role in protecting the Strait of Hormuz, including a proposed cargo fee for vessels traveling through the strategic waterway. The president also confirmed CENTCOM will resume a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports as tensions with Tehran continue. Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today for more updates.

President Trump announced the U.S. will take a new role in protecting the Strait of Hormuz, including a proposed cargo fee for vessels traveling through the strategic waterway. The president also confirmed CENTCOM will resume a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports as tensions with Tehran continue. Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today for more updates.

One America News

20,268 views • 1 month ago

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:

Kpler

193,508 views • 2 months ago

There are 24 Indian-flagged vessels in the #PersianGulf, towards the west of the Strait of Hormuz, carrying 677 Indian seafarers. Towards the east of the Strait of #Hormuz, in the #Gulf of #Oman, there were four vessels yesterday, and one vessel ,the Jag Prakash oil tanker has been moved In the Gulf region, a total of around 23,000 Indian seafarers are present, working across merchant vessels, harbour operations, and offshore #vessels. Directorate General of #Shipping is in continuous contact with them - Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) #EnergySecurity

There are 24 Indian-flagged vessels in the #PersianGulf, towards the west of the Strait of Hormuz, carrying 677 Indian seafarers. Towards the east of the Strait of #Hormuz, in the #Gulf of #Oman, there were four vessels yesterday, and one vessel ,the Jag Prakash oil tanker has been moved In the Gulf region, a total of around 23,000 Indian seafarers are present, working across merchant vessels, harbour operations, and offshore #vessels. Directorate General of #Shipping is in continuous contact with them - Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) #EnergySecurity

PIB India

13,923 views • 5 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

#Datafy | Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% global oil and LNG flows, came to a halt on February 28 after the US and Israel launched military strikes in Iran. Ship tracking data from MarineTraffic shows oil tankers and cargo vessels concentrated at four places in the Gulf of Oman – at high seas at the entry point of the Strait of Hormuz, and near the ports of Fujairah and Khorfakkan in the UAE, and Shinas Port of Oman. #IsraelIranConflict

#Datafy | Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% global oil and LNG flows, came to a halt on February 28 after the US and Israel launched military strikes in Iran. Ship tracking data from MarineTraffic shows oil tankers and cargo vessels concentrated at four places in the Gulf of Oman – at high seas at the entry point of the Strait of Hormuz, and near the ports of Fujairah and Khorfakkan in the UAE, and Shinas Port of Oman. #IsraelIranConflict

NDTV

74,639 views • 5 months ago

🚨 one of the houthis’ media operatives in yemen, backed by iran, threatens to cut undersea internet cables in the bab el-mandeb strait in the red sea. they claim their goal is to completely isolate the middle east and return it to the stone age. note: the internet cables passing through the bab el-mandeb strait are major undersea cables connecting europe, asia, and africa, such as seamewe-4, seamewe-5, eig, and falcon. these cables carry a large portion of internet traffic to the middle east, and any disruption could slow down or stop internet in the region. their strategic location makes them vulnerable to security and maritime risks.

🚨 one of the houthis’ media operatives in yemen, backed by iran, threatens to cut undersea internet cables in the bab el-mandeb strait in the red sea. they claim their goal is to completely isolate the middle east and return it to the stone age. note: the internet cables passing through the bab el-mandeb strait are major undersea cables connecting europe, asia, and africa, such as seamewe-4, seamewe-5, eig, and falcon. these cables carry a large portion of internet traffic to the middle east, and any disruption could slow down or stop internet in the region. their strategic location makes them vulnerable to security and maritime risks.

The Middle East

361,443 views • 4 months 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