Daily ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped significantly as tensions between Iran and the U.S. escalate, according to USNI News.
Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen, with daily passages dropping to single digits as the conflict between Iran and the United States enters its sixth month, reported USNI News.
Lloyd's List Intelligence stated that transits were down 52.4 percent between July 20 and Sunday compared with the previous week. Only two ships passed on July 23 and again on Saturday, though some vessels may have traveled with identification systems switched off.
Tehran rejected an Omani proposal for shared governance of the strait, instead seeking a dominant role in its management. Analysts warned that even a ceasefire might not reopen the passage, as Iran has signaled that further negotiations would be required.
Bridget Diakun of Lloyd's List Intelligence noted that shipowners continue to send vessels through the contested waterway despite the risks involved. She emphasized that geopolitical developments could quickly change traffic levels.
Richard Meade of Lloyd's List indicated that mainstream shipping is avoiding the Gulf, with
