Ship crossings halve as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks (opens original article in a new tab)

Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz halved to 17 on Sunday after Iran closed the waterway, with several vessels avoiding tracking to obscure movements, while shipping companies prioritize crew safety over transit.

• Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz halved to 17 on Sunday from 35 after Iran closed the waterway
• Several vessels sailed without tracking transponders to obscure their routes and cargo movements
• Hapag-Lloyd stated vessels are ready for transit but will only sail through the strait when safe for crews
• Traffic remains far below pre-war levels of at least 100 daily crossings since hostilities began on February 28