Kpler says Hormuz traffic drops sharply, remains steady through Bab el-Mandeb

Kpler says Hormuz traffic drops sharply, remains steady through Bab el-Mandeb Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply, with vessel crossings falling 77 percent day-on-day to just five ships, according to maritime analytics firm Kpler. Kpler said all recorded transits used the Iranian Unilateral Scheme, indicating reduced operational confidence and limited routing options through the strategic waterway. By contrast, traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb remained…