Only three cargo ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday: Kpler
Kpler data shows just three cargo vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from four the previous day, amid rising regional tensions.
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AIShipping data from Kpler showed that only three cargo ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a decrease from four vessels on Monday.
According to Kpler, the general cargo ship Kaiser exited the strait carrying goods, while the dry bulk carrier H7 SMB8 entered the strait empty, indicating it will load cargo in the Gulf. Meanwhile, the vessel Hsin Ocean entered the strait on Tuesday carrying refined palm oil.
Kpler data also indicated that no very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers were observed transiting the strait on Tuesday.
The US military announced earlier on Tuesday that it had carried out its latest strikes on Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of such operations.
This points to an escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, which could disrupt shipping through two of the world's most vital energy corridors.