Hormuz Strait Shipping Traffic Below 10-Day Average Amid Geopolitical Tensions

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, shipping data compiled by Reuters reveals that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to fall short of its 10-day average. On Wednesday, 10 cargo ships navigated the vital waterway, a modest rise from the 7 ships recorded the day before, yet still below the average of approximately 17 vessels over the preceding ten days.

The data indicates that nine vessels entered the strait. These included supramax vessels carrying metals, grains, and other dry bulk cargo, alongside a large, empty gas carrier. As of 04:23 UTC on Thursday, one supramax vessel, laden with chemical fertilizers, had exited the strait.

Prior to the commencement of military actions by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran on February 28, 2026 (Esfand 9, 1404), the strait typically facilitated the passage of around 125 large commercial ships daily. This traffic encompassed oil tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers, and container ships, collectively accounting for approximately 20 percent of the world’s daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply.