Hormuz traffic drops amid war disruptions
The Strait of Hormuz has been experiencing a severe maritime standstill for the past six months due to escalating tensions between Iran and Western powers. The movement of essential goods ships has decreased from a previous average of 95 daily voyages to about 15, only, as most vessels have stopped relying on traditional routes due to disruptions in tracking devices and signal jamming. Meanwhile, approximately 6,000 sailors remain stranded in the Gulf aboard around 500 ships. The safety of the waterway, which handles one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, has significantly diminished, endangering energy supplies. This situation is compounded by the halted efforts to evacuate sailors and the growing risks to maritime trade in the region.
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