The Strait After the Ceasefire. Seven Weeks of Data from the Gulf’s Only Maritime Exit

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Data from AXSMarine shows maritime traffic patterns through the Strait of Hormuz from March to April 2026 following the recent cessation of conflict. The data reflects how regional tensions have impacted the use of this critical maritime chokepoint.

AXSMarine AIS-derived crossing data, collected continuously from 1 March through 21 April 2026, documents how the Strait of Hormuz has functioned – and who has been willing to use it – in the weeks since the conflict began. From Stillness to Structure When we published When the Gulf Went Still in early April, the defining ...