Escalating Hormuz Attacks Disrupt Shipping and Trigger Major Congestion

Escalating projectile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf have slashed commercial vessel transits by 70% below baseline levels. Severe congestion has accumulated outside the chokepoint, leaving over 200 vessels anchored off Fujairah and Khorfakkan. While petroleum shuttle runs continue, maritime reporting agencies are overwhelmed by the surge in security incidents.