The Strait of Hormuz has seen a recent increase in shipping activity, despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The oil-shuttling service, which involves vessels ferrying supplies out of the Persian Gulf, has picked up again after a lull earlier this month.
At least two shippers involved in moving barrels through the strait are now ferrying volumes close to levels seen prior to the escalation in hostilities. Satellite data also suggests that more ships are leaving the region, with at least seven pairs of ships conducting ship-to-ship transfers near the Omani port of Sohar.
The increase in shipping activity is crucial for the global market, as the Strait of Hormuz carries about a fifth of global oil volumes. However, the region remains volatile, and the recent increase in hostilities has raised concerns about the safety of shipping operations.
Cover image: Frans Berkelaar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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