What is the average weekly commodity vessel traffic in Hormuz since the conflict?

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The average weekly commodity vessel traffic in Hormuz since the conflict is 55 vessels.

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, an average of 55 commodity vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz each week. This figure reflects traffic recorded by maritime tracking firm Kpler from March 1 onwards. The total number of commodity vessels recorded transiting the strait since March 1 is 663.
Weekly Traffic Fluctuations Observed

While the overall average remains consistent, weekly traffic volumes have shown variability. For instance, the week of May 11 to 17 saw 55 commodity vessels crossing the strait, a significant increase from the previous week. In contrast, the week prior recorded only 19 vessels, marking the lowest weekly figure since late February.
Composition of Vessel Traffic

The commodity vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz include a variety of types. Around half of the tankers observed in the week of May 11-17 carried liquids. These liquid carriers included three very large crude carriers, with reported destinations including China, Oman, and Japan.
Dry Bulk and LPG Tanker Crossings

Beyond liquid carriers, the strait also facilitates the transit of dry bulk and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers. During the week of May 11-17, 15 dry bulk commodity vessels and 16 LPG tankers were recorded crossing. The traffic of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers has been notably lower, with only one LNG tanker recorded during that period, bringing the total since the conflict began to eight.

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