Crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began. While demand, particularly in Asia, is driving this increase, overall traffic remains a fraction of pre-war levels. Concerns persist about the waterway's long-term stability, even as a UN evacuation scheme assists trapped vessels.

There has been ongoing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz transit status as the Trump administration seeks to end the war in Iran.

Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is showing a marked improvement following a US-Iran agreement, with an average of 22 commodity ships daily since June 15, a significant rise…