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Last Updated:April 03, 2026, 16:54 IST
The navigation data shows that traffic was heavily skewed towards west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which accounted for 149 crossings.
Two traditional dhows sail by a large container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. (AP file photo)
A total of 220 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in March, with liquid tankers accounting for the largest share of traffic, according to data from MarineTraffic and Kpler.
Liquid tankers made 111 crossings, representing 51% of the total, followed by 82 dry bulk vessels (37%) and 27 LPG carriers (12%). No LNG shipments were recorded during the month.
The navigation data shows that traffic was heavily skewed towards west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which accounted for 149 crossings, or 68% of the total.
East-to-west movements into the Gulf made up the remaining 32%, highlighting an uneven flow pattern through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. Most vessels were either coming from or heading to Iran, with some linked to the United Arab Emirates, India, China, or Saudi Arabia.
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April 03, 2026, 16:54 IST
News world 220 Vessels Transited Hormuz In March, Liquid Tankers Top Traffic; No LNG Crossings Recorded
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