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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Rebounds Sharply After US–Iran Deal
(MENAFN) According to reports, commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has increased by more than 50% over the past week, reflecting a gradual recovery in maritime traffic following a temporary US–Iran agreement.
Despite the rebound, negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain fragile, even after a deal reached on June 14 that came into effect on June 18, according to reports.
Before the recent conflict escalated in late February, around 130 commercial vessels passed through the strategic waterway daily. Traffic reportedly dropped sharply afterward following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, causing a near standstill in shipping activity.
Recent data from maritime analytics firm Kpler shows that 223 vessels transited the strait between June 15–21, averaging 32 daily crossings. The lowest daily figure during that period was 19 vessels, while the peak reached 54.
A further increase was recorded in the following week, when 343 vessels passed through the strait between June 22–28, raising the daily average to 49. The highest daily volume reached 76 vessels, marking the strongest single-day traffic since the escalation of hostilities began in late February.
Even with the improvement, overall traffic remains significantly below pre-war levels—by as much as 70%—as shipping operators continue to exercise caution due to geopolitical uncertainty and the fragile nature of ongoing US–Iran talks.
Industry observers note that the uptick reflects cautious normalization, though risks in the region continue to shape shipping decisions.
Despite the rebound, negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain fragile, even after a deal reached on June 14 that came into effect on June 18, according to reports.
Before the recent conflict escalated in late February, around 130 commercial vessels passed through the strategic waterway daily. Traffic reportedly dropped sharply afterward following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, causing a near standstill in shipping activity.
Recent data from maritime analytics firm Kpler shows that 223 vessels transited the strait between June 15–21, averaging 32 daily crossings. The lowest daily figure during that period was 19 vessels, while the peak reached 54.
A further increase was recorded in the following week, when 343 vessels passed through the strait between June 22–28, raising the daily average to 49. The highest daily volume reached 76 vessels, marking the strongest single-day traffic since the escalation of hostilities began in late February.
Even with the improvement, overall traffic remains significantly below pre-war levels—by as much as 70%—as shipping operators continue to exercise caution due to geopolitical uncertainty and the fragile nature of ongoing US–Iran talks.
Industry observers note that the uptick reflects cautious normalization, though risks in the region continue to shape shipping decisions.
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