Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Monday, with only six vessels transiting the critical waterway, according to preliminary shipping data. This figure marked a slight increase from the weekend but fell short of the 10-day average of 11 ships. The recent stalemate in U.S. and Iranian peace talks continues to impact shipping activity in the region.
On Monday, three ships entered the Gulf while three exited. Over the weekend, only two vessels passed through on Sunday and three on Saturday. Notably, there were no very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers reported during this period. It is possible that some ships may have crossed with their transponders turned off, thus not included in the official count.
Among the vessels, the very large gas carrier (VLGC) Xavia entered the strait under ballast, indicating it was empty of cargo. VLGCs typically transport liquefied petroleum gases like propane and butane. Additionally, a medium-range fuel tanker and an intermediate-range tanker also entered the Gulf, while a medium-sized LPG carrier, a Panamax bulk carrier, and a Panamax-sized fuel tanker made their exit.
