Kpler, a market intelligence firm specializing in shipping and commodities, reported that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply in recent days, with an estimated reduction of nearly 90% compared to the previous week.
The escalating risk in the region is leading many shipowners and charterers to avoid this passage, considered one of the world's most critical for energy transport. Beyond the concern over incidents, insurance market pressures also weigh heavily: war risk coverage has become more restrictive and expensive, raising costs and complicating operational decisions.
Despite the decline, traffic has not stopped completely, but there is greater caution, delays, and route reassessment. As Hormuz is a critical chokepoint in global energy commerce, a reduction of this magnitude can result in logistics delays, increased transport costs, and greater volatility in crude oil and derivative prices.
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Source: https://portaldomar.org/2026/03/05/kpler-trafego-de-petroleiros-em-ormuz-cai-90/ ```
