What is the current average weekly traffic volume in the Strait of Hormuz?

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The average weekly traffic volume in the Strait of Hormuz has returned to pre-conflict levels.

Since March 1, Kpler has recorded an average of 55 commodity vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz per week. Last week, from May 11 to May 17, 55 commodity vessels made the passage, aligning with this average established since the onset of the Middle East conflict. This figure represents a notable increase from the preceding week, which saw only 19 vessels, the lowest weekly total since late February.
Weekly Traffic Volume Rebounds to Average

The Strait of Hormuz experienced a significant increase in commodity vessel traffic last week, with 55 vessels transiting the waterway between May 11 and May 17. This number returns the weekly volume to the average recorded since the beginning of the Middle East conflict. This contrasts with the previous week, which registered a wartime low of just 19 vessels.
Kpler Data Tracks Commodity Vessel Movements

Maritime tracking firm Kpler has logged a total of 663 commodity vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz since March 1. This data indicates a consistent average of 55 vessels per week during this period. The types of vessels observed last week included approximately half carrying liquids, such as three very large crude carriers, 15 dry bulk commodity vessels, and 16 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers.
LNG Tanker Traffic Remains Low

While overall traffic has rebounded, liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker crossings remain minimal. Only one LNG tanker, carrying Qatari gas to Pakistan, transited the strait on May 12. This brings the total number of LNG tanker crossings since the conflict began to eight. In normal circumstances, the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for approximately one-fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.
Chinese Vessel Transits Show Slight Increase

Following a reported slowdown, Iranian officials indicated that Chinese vessels have been permitted to transit the strait. Kpler data from last week shows three commodity vessels linked to China, based on flag, ownership, or cargo, crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, two Hong Kong-flagged vessels transited, en route to Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

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