Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic falls to three vessels, below 10-day average

Three commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from four a day earlier and below the 10-day moving average of about 15, according to preliminary shipping data released on Wednesday. The figures were cited by Reuters.

The data indicated a decline in traffic through the strategic waterway compared with recent days. The 10-day moving average of approximately 15 vessels was not met on Tuesday, with the count falling to three.

According to the report, the figures could possibly change as some ships typically switch off their transponders during the voyage, which can affect the accuracy of preliminary tracking data.

The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime route for global commodity shipments. The report did not provide further details on the reasons for the lower traffic count or specify the types of vessels involved.

According to Mehr News, the preliminary shipping data was released on Wednesday and cited by Reuters.