Confirmed vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply on Wednesday as demining efforts advanced and operators increasingly used the Omani transit route, according to shipping analytics firm Kpler.
“Confirmed Strait of Hormuz crossings rose to 70 on June 24, up 105 per cent day on day,” Kpler said in a market update, Commercial traffic accounted for most activity, with 53 transits recorded, it added.
The firm said “the US-Iran MoU framework and apparent lifting of the US blockade appear to have supported a short-term confidence boost”, helping to drive the increase in traffic through the strategic waterway.
However, Kpler warned that “IRGC warnings against use of the Omani route could create a new source of contention”.
The company noted that while use of the IMO-backed shipping corridor had increased slightly, conditions had not yet returned to normal.
“Continued dark routing, incomplete demining and unresolved issues over inspections, sanctions and future strait governance mean the rebound is not yet a confirmed return to pre-crisis conditions,” Kpler said.
The strait remains a critical artery for global energy supplies, and shipping activity is being closely monitored as regional diplomatic efforts continue.
