Kpler said on the 24th that traffic diverged at two Middle East chokepoints on the 23rd. The Strait of Hormuz recorded six transits, down 60% from the prior day; all but one vessel used Iran-designated channels. Bab al-Mandeb saw 49 transits, above earlier levels, including four vessels that switched off their AIS for “dark” passage. Kpler said some ships that had turned back from the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden over security concerns have since resumed and completed transit, while others remain waitin

Kpler said on the 24th that traffic diverged at two Middle East chokepoints on the 23rd. The Strait of Hormuz recorded six transits, down 60% from the prior day; all but one vessel used Iran-designated channels. Bab al-Mandeb saw 49 transits, above earlier levels, including four vessels that switched off their AIS for “dark” passage. Kpler said some ships that had turned back from the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden over security concerns have since resumed and completed transit, while others remain waiting. Shipping companies are continuing to assess regional security; overall activity shows a cautious, selective recovery.