Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recorded its highest daily level since the outbreak of the Middle East war in late February, signaling a gradual return of shipping activity through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

Ship Movements Reach Highest Point Since February

According to data published by maritime tracking company Kpler, at least 35 commodity carriers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the busiest day recorded since the conflict began in late February.

While the figure represents a notable increase compared with recent months, shipping activity remains well below normal operating conditions.

Traffic Still Below Peacetime Levels

Under normal circumstances, around 120 vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz each day. Monday’s recorded traffic, therefore, accounts for nearly one-third of typical peacetime movement through the waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes, normally handling around one-fifth of global oil and gas exports.

Numbers Expected to Increase

Kpler indicated that the total number of crossings for Monday may continue to rise as additional vessel movements are identified and logged by maritime monitoring systems in the coming hours.