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Reduced traffic raises the risk of higher global energy prices that flow through to US drivers and heating costs. Supply-chain delays can also affect manufacturing inputs for American factories.
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Only a small number of vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz during the latest seven-day window. Data showed 89 exits and 103 entries compared with typical volumes. Analysts attribute the decline to r…
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped below average levels as tensions between the United States and Iran increased. Volatile sentiment prompted some vessels to alter routes.
Ten merchant vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past day according to Russian state television. Seven entered the Persian Gulf and three the Gulf of Oman.
Iran and Oman agreed on coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz though security concerns persist.
Vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz declined again as security concerns persisted. Shipping data showed the drop on Tuesday.
Indian authorities ordered shipping companies to stop sending Indian seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. The directive aims to protect crew safety on oil routes.
President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic. The remarks came during an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press.
More than 800 commercial vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since early May according to U.S. Central Command. The command also rejected Iranian claims that traffic is restricted to a s…
Iran and Oman have proposed fees for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz. The idea emerges as the waterway reopens after prior disruptions.
Market participants now expect Strait of Hormuz traffic to remain below normal levels until 2027. The latest setback has lowered odds of a quick recovery.
Fifteen of twenty ships carrying fertiliser to India have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz. The cargo will help meet seasonal agricultural demand. Earlier delays had raised concerns about supply…
President Lee Jae Myung stated that nearly all Korean-operated vessels have now left the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping volumes through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply after fresh exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States over the weekend.
A total of 124 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz over four recent days. The volume matches daily averages recorded before recent strikes on Iran.
India's shipping authority has lifted movement restrictions on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime stakeholders are still advised to exercise caution due to security conditions.
Marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has continued at reduced levels following an attack on a vessel. Iran has reiterated its interest in preserving access to the key trade route amid ongoing …
Five more Korean-operated vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
The U.S. Energy Secretary reported that 72 ships carrying 19 million barrels passed through Hormuz in a single day.
Two South Korean vessels completed passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on related issues.
More than one hundred commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz over two days. The U.S. Energy Secretary noted continued high traffic. No specific forecast was given for U.S. gasoline prices.
Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and are heading to India despite Iranian restrictions.
Twenty-five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in one day after Iran and the United States agreed to reopen the route. Talks were later canceled.
A vessel owned by a Japanese company with three Japanese crew members completed transit of the Strait of Hormuz without incident on Friday.
Analysts note that reopening the Strait of Hormuz could cut shipping times for key fertilizer ingredients. Prices for imported nutrients have already risen sharply due to regional conflict. Farmers a…
Maritime operators in Asia and Europe said restoring normal Hormuz traffic will require sustained reassurance on security.
Two-thirds of container vessels have diverted around the Cape of Good Hope because of conflict in the region, yet most are not calling at South African facilities.
A South Korean oil tanker arrived safely off Ulsan after exiting the Strait of Hormuz. The transit occurred without reported incident. Such movements remain closely monitored due to the waterway's st…
More than 100 days into the Middle East crisis, the Strait of Hormuz remains the central question mark for global oil shipping.
Shipping industry leaders indicated that any Hormuz peace agreement would not immediately restore normal traffic volumes. Persistent doubts about freedom of navigation after recent conflict continue …
