Shipping volume through the Strait of Hormuz declines, while the Strait of Malacca sees a rebound

BlockBeats message, July 25. On the 24th, international market service provider Kleppler said on social media that on the 23rd, the two major key maritime routes in the Middle East showed a split in vessel traffic: traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell significantly, while traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, saw an uptick.

According to Kleppler data, on the 23rd the Strait of Hormuz had 6 vessels complete passage, down 60% from the previous day. With the exception of one vessel, all others transited via shipping lanes designated by Iran. Meanwhile, on that day the Bab el-Mandeb Strait saw 49 vessels complete transit, higher than the previous level. This included four vessels that conducted “dark sailing” by shutting down their AIS vessel automatic identification systems.

Kleppler said that some vessels which had previously turned around and returned in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea due to security risks have resumed navigation and completed passage, but some vessels still continue to hold back and observe after turning around. At present, international shipping companies are still continuously assessing the regional security situation, and overall navigation activity shows characteristics of “cautious but selective resumption.”