Commodity ship transits through Bab al-Mandab reach highest level since July 19
Preliminary data shows 39 commodity vessels passed through Bab al-Mandab on Tuesday, the highest since July 19, with limited traffic through Hormuz.
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AIPreliminary shipping data shows that 39 vessels carrying essential commodities transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait on Tuesday, marking the highest number since July 19. On Wednesday, five ships passed through, while only a small number crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Reuters, two of the five ships that exited Bab al-Mandab on Wednesday were crude oil tankers: the very large crude carrier Sophia and the medium-sized tanker Ocean Laureate.
Ship tracking data from Kpler indicated that of the 39 vessels passing through the strait on Tuesday, 20 entered and 17 exited. Among the departing ships, three were crude oil tankers.
Reuters reported that among the ships entering the strait, two were carrying petrochemical products. Some vessels may still be sailing with their transponders switched off.
Kpler data also showed that only eight cargo ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with five entering and three exiting. So far, only one vessel has crossed on Wednesday.