Hormuz transits down as Bab al-Mandeb sees increase, says data firm
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- Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell 19.5 percent last week, according to Kpler.
- Traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait rose 6.7 percent to 254 vessels despite continued security concerns.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply last week, while vessel crossings through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait increased, according to data analysis firm Kpler.
Kpler said 95 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during the week beginning August 10, with crossings falling to just three on August 16.
According to Kpler, vessels either used the Iranian side of the strait or alternative routes, while no crossings were recorded through the Hormuz Traffic Separation Scheme or Omani routes.
The decline comes amid heightened security concerns and disruptions affecting commercial shipping through the strategic waterway.
Meanwhile, traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, another major gateway for international shipping, increased despite volatile security conditions.
Kpler said crossings rose 6.7 percent to 254 vessels, while “dark transits” fell from 40 to 16.
The contrasting trends highlight shifting shipping patterns across two of the region’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints.
