Ship Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Drops to Weekly Low Amid Middle East Tensions

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(Singapore, December 12 — CNA via international wire services) Shipping data shows that the number of vessels tracked in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to eight on November 11, the lowest in a week, as shipowners avoid the strategically vital waterway amid ongoing Middle East conflict.

According to Reuters, prospects for an end to the U.S.-Iran standoff remain bleak, with both the United States and Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels reporting attacks. Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions.

Data from shipping tracker Kpler indicates that the eight vessels recorded on November 11 is below the 10-day average of around 12 and marks the lowest daily count since December 5. Only one coal-carrying vessel exited the strait on that day, while the remaining seven were still in transit. All seven vessels entering the strait used Iranian maritime routes.

Separate data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shows 11 transits on November 11, down from 14 the previous day.

Prior to the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz typically saw around 130 to 140 vessels pass through daily.

Kpler data also shows that 30 ships passed through the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea on November 11, exceeding the 10-day average of 25. (Compiled by Lu Ying-tzu) 1150812

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