Doha, Sep 14 (V7N)- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply over the weekend, dropping to single-digit levels amid growing concerns over disruptions to one of the world’s most important maritime routes.
Qatar-based Al Jazeera reported the development, citing preliminary vessel-tracking data.
According to the data, only 14 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Of them, four vessels exited the Gulf region, while 10 entered the area.
The figure is significantly lower than the average daily traffic recorded through the waterway over the past 10 days, which stood at 14 vessels per day.
However, the latest figures remain preliminary and could change. Some vessels reportedly crossed the strait with their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders switched off, meaning they were not captured in the tracking data.
The sharp decline in vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz has renewed concerns over potential disruptions to international trade and global energy supplies.
The strategic waterway is a major transit route for oil and other energy shipments, making any prolonged reduction in shipping traffic a potential source of further pressure on international energy markets.
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