Traffic through Strait of Hormuz halves in a week strikes in blow to global economy
- Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has more than halved after tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran this week, data shows.
- According to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, only 23 cargo ships and tankers crossed the vital shipping route on Wednesday, in comparison to 47 from the week before.
- In comparison, an average of 138 ships passed through the waterway each day prior to the conflict, according to the Joint Maritime Information Centre.
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- Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has more than halved after tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran this week, data shows.
- According to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, only 23 cargo ships and tankers crossed the vital shipping route on Wednesday, in comparison to 47 from the week before.
- In comparison, an average of 138 ships passed through the waterway each day prior to the conflict, according to the Joint Maritime Information Centre.
Sources: The Independent