220 Vessels Transit Strait of Hormuz in March Amid Regional Tensions
220 Vessels Transited Hormuz In March, Liquid Tankers Top Traffic; No LNG Crossings Recorded
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In March, 220 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, with liquid tankers comprising 51% of the traffic. The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran has escalated regional tensions, impacting shipping patterns. Notably, a French-owned container ship successfully navigated a new route through the strait.
- 01220 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in March.
- 02Liquid tankers accounted for 51% of the total crossings.
- 03No liquefied natural gas shipments were recorded.
- 04Tensions from the US-Israel war on Iran have affected shipping.
- 05A French-owned vessel used a newly approved route through the strait.
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In March, 220 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz, with liquid tankers leading the traffic at 111 crossings, representing 51% of the total. The data from MarineTraffic and Kpler indicated that 82 dry bulk vessels (37%) and 27 LPG carriers (12%) followed, while no liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments were recorded. The majority of the traffic was west-to-east, with 149 crossings (68%) moving out of the Gulf, highlighting an uneven flow pattern. The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which began on February 28, has heightened tensions in the region, significantly impacting shipping operations. Recently, a Maltese-flagged container ship, owned by French maritime group CMA CGM, successfully navigated a new Iranian-approved route, marking a notable development amid the strained maritime situation. This route, referred to as the “Tehran Toll Booth,” allows vessels to bypass some of the heightened risks in the area.
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The ongoing tensions in the region may lead to increased shipping costs and delays, affecting global energy supplies and prices.
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