Kpler(@Kpler):Red Sea traffic rebounds Shipping activity across two key Middle East chokepoints moved in opposite directions on 18 August. Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings declined 17% from the previous day to 10, with six vessels exiting the MEG and four entering. Five transits used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while none were confirmed through the Hormuz TSS. At Bab el-Mandeb, confirmed crossings increased 53% to 46, with 30 vessels entering the Red Sea and 16 exiting. No dark transits were recorded. There was also a new IMO-confirmed attack on the bulk carrier MINOAN DIGNITY in the Strait of Hormuz on 17 August, resulting in the death of one seafarer. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler Insight:

2026.08.19 10:00

Red Sea traffic rebounds Shipping activity across two key Middle East chokepoints moved in opposite directions on 18 August. Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings declined 17% from the previous day to 10, with six vessels exiting the MEG and four entering. Five transits used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, while none were confirmed through the Hormuz TSS. At Bab el-Mandeb, confirmed crossings increased 53% to 46, with 30 vessels entering the Red Sea and 16 exiting. No dark transits were recorded. There was also a new IMO-confirmed attack on the bulk carrier MINOAN DIGNITY in the Strait of Hormuz on 17 August, resulting in the death of one seafarer. Stay ahead of the market with #Kpler# Insight: