Growing evidence of so-called dark transits suggests that more vessels are moving through the Strait of Hormuz than visible tracking data indicates.
June 9, 2026GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fades to a Crawl
Widespread interference with signals on the industry’s Automatic Identification System continues to cloud the picture, making independent verification of ship traffic difficult.
May 27, 2026GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics
Shipping Through Hormuz Remains Largely Frozen
Security risks in the waterway escalated on April 22 after Iranian gunboats opened fire on commercial ships, while the U.S. blocked two of Tehran’s oil tankers.
April 23, 2026