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Hormuz shipping traffic falls to single digits, data shows
Still far below
The latest vessel counts indicate that the corridor remains disrupted despite some recent fluctuations in daily traffic. Reuters’ comparison with prewar levels shows just how far the current flow is from normal, with activity still a small fraction of what the strait once handled.
This is more than a shipping statistic. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, so every drop in throughput raises concern about supply reliability and freight costs.
Risk keeps vessels away
The report suggests that shipping companies are still factoring in elevated geopolitical risk. That keeps the market from snapping back quickly, even if some vessels continue to move through the area.
The implication is that any return to normal will likely require a sustained period of stability, not just a few days of improved traffic data.
Timing still unclear
For now, the most defensible answer to the user’s question is that no specific month has been established in current reporting for a full return to normal. Reuters’ recent updates instead show a continuing slowdown and an uneven, uncertain path toward recovery.
If traffic does normalize, it will likely happen only after confidence returns among ship operators and insurers that the route is no longer exposed to fresh escalation.