Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to decline sharply, with new data showing only limited vessel movement through the strategic waterway over the past 24 hours.
According to shipping data, just 15 vessels crossed the strait during the period, carrying a combined cargo volume of around 1.5 million tonnes. The figure represents only 14.6% of the normal average throughput of approximately 10.3 million tonnes.
The steep decline highlights the growing disruption facing one of the world’s most important energy corridors, through which a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies normally passes.
Washington Seeks International Summit to Protect Navigation
The United States is pushing for an international meeting aimed at securing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as pressure grows on the Trump administration to restore access to the vital trade route.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged his British counterpart, Defence Secretary John Healey, to host a summit in the United Kingdom focused on protecting shipping operations in the strait.
According to people familiar with the discussions, Washington is considering holding the meeting in Britain with Hegseth participating, although no final decision has been made.
The initiative reflects increasing concerns among governments and energy markets that prolonged disruption in Hormuz could create further pressure on global oil supplies.
