Analyst: Traffic increases in the Strait of Hormuz, but number of "dark ships" rises simultaneously

Odaily reported that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased this week, but analysts warn that more vessels are turning off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking signals while transiting.

According to the shipping industry media Lloyd's List, tanker owners are preparing for long-term shipping disruptions as regional risks remain high. Current traffic levels are still far below pre-conflict levels, when approximately 130 vessels passed through the strait daily, carrying about 20% of the world's oil and gas supply. (Jinshi)