Strait of Hormuz ship traffic hit highest level since March

More than 20 vessels passed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the highest daily total since March. Ships carried oil and gas to global destinations.

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Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz reached its highest level in over a month this past Saturday, with more than 20 vessels transiting the strategic waterway. Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler, reported in Singapore, shows this is the highest number of ships crossing the waterway since March 1. The surge in activity comes as global energy markets monitor the flow of Brent Crude Oil and West Texas Oil.

A fleet of tankers and cargo ships navigates the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman, on April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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