MarineTraffic(@MarineTraffic):Traffic diverges across chokepoints Maritime traffic trends diverged sharply across the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Hormuz crossings fell 28% to 77, with laden voyages declining from 45 to 33. Sanctioned and shadow fleet crossings dropped from 50 to 23, while 40 transits remained Route Undetermined and 32 used Iran’s unilateral scheme. Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction. Crossings recovered 9.7% to 248 and laden traffic rose from 103 to 109. Dark transits held near 23 and TSS adherence remained around 91%. The data points to growing pressure on Gulf shipping, while Red Sea traffic continues to show greater operational resilience.

2026.09.07 13:16

Traffic diverges across chokepoints Maritime traffic trends diverged sharply across the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Hormuz crossings fell 28% to 77, with laden voyages declining from 45 to 33. Sanctioned and shadow fleet crossings dropped from 50 to 23, while 40 transits remained Route Undetermined and 32 used Iran’s unilateral scheme. Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction. Crossings recovered 9.7% to 248 and laden traffic rose from 103 to 109. Dark transits held near 23 and TSS adherence remained around 91%. The data points to growing pressure on Gulf shipping, while Red Sea traffic continues to show greater operational resilience.