Shipowners remain wary after a container ship was targeted near the chokepoint, though crude and empty supertankers continue transiting.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased over the past week, with two crude-laden tankers exiting and four empty supertankers entering near the Omani coast. Vessel-tracking data showed movement despite lingering caution among shipowners following a Thursday attack on the container ship Ever Lovely in the Gulf of Oman.
The attack occurred shortly after the vessel cleared the strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. While some operators resumed transits, confidence remains fragile amid heightened regional tensions and recent security incidents.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though analysts warn of potential disruptions if tensions escalate further.