Strait of Hormuz Live Shipping Tracker
Real-time monitoring dashboard for the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The Strait of Hormuz was briefly reopened on April 21, 2026, but closed again on April 22, 2026.
Current Status
The strait is currently CLOSED. Commercial shipping suspended after brief reopening.
Key Metrics
- Ships transiting: Near zero (normal: ~60/day)
- Stranded vessels: 150+ ships including tankers, bulk carriers, and other commercial vessels
- Oil prices: Brent crude surging due to supply disruption
- War risk insurance: Premiums at extreme levels, over 16x normal rates
- Throughput: Under 2% of normal daily deadweight tonnage
Global Trade Impact
Approximately 21% of the world's oil supply and 25% of global LNG trade is at risk. Countries most critically affected include South Korea and Japan, with high impact on India, China, and the European Union. The estimated daily economic cost exceeds $4 billion.
Supply Chain & Alternative Routes
Ships are rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope, adding up to 14 extra transit days and significantly increasing shipping costs. Tanker spot rates have tripled for Gulf-to-Asia routes. The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve provides a buffer, but prolonged disruption threatens global consumer prices.
Crisis Timeline
Track key events in the Hormuz crisis including military escalations, diplomatic efforts, economic impacts, and de-escalation attempts. Events are displayed chronologically with severity indicators.
Peace Talks
Monitor the latest diplomatic developments and peace negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
About This Dashboard
This dashboard provides real-time data on the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis, including ship transit counts, Brent crude oil prices, stranded vessel counts, war risk insurance premiums, daily throughput, global trade impact analysis, crisis timeline, and peace talk status. Data is updated hourly from multiple sources.