The Associated Press reports that 258 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz last week, up from 138 the week prior, but still far below the pre-war daily average of about 130 ships. The data indicates continued recovery in strategic maritime traffic amid ongoing regional tensions.
The Associated Press reported Friday that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued its recovery last week, with 258 commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway, compared to 138 the previous week. The figure, however, remains well below the pre-war daily average of approximately 130 ships — equivalent to roughly 910 per week — reflecting the ongoing disruption in the region. The AP report adds to earlier data from the Financial Times, which earlier Friday indicated a quadrupling of traffic in a prior week, as commercial shipping gradually returns to the critical chokepoint amid reduced Iranian naval threats and a fragile ceasefire. The trend aligns with reports from maritime tracking firms and U.S. Central Command showing a steady increase in transits since mid-June, though volumes have not yet normalized.
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