Hormuz shipping intensity stays 75% below pre-war levels, UKMTO reports
UKMTO data shows commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains about 75% below pre-conflict levels, indicating sustained disruption to a critical energy chokepoint. The persistence of reduced traffic suggests ongoing security risks and rerouting despite any lulls in direct attacks. This implies continued upward pressure on shipping costs and energy supply uncertainty.
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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Remains 75% Below Pre-War Levels
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains approximately 75% below pre-conflict levels, with cargo ship transits reportedly falling to single digits. This sustained reduction indicates ongoing severe disruption and heightened security risks in a critical energy chokepoint, despite any lulls in direct attacks. The specific causes for the continued low traffic are not fully specified.