SHIPPING DATA: 23% OF SHIPS THAT CROSSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ SINCE MARCH 4 ARE REGISTERED IN CHINA

Since March 4, 23% of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been registered in China, according to shipping data, indicating a notable increase in Chinese-flagged maritime activity through the critical chokepoint. This shift may reflect changing trade flow patterns or strategic positioning amid elevated regional tensions, affecting insurance premiums and routing decisions via the risk-appetite and supply disruption channels. Energy-importing nations and shipping firms with exposure to Middle Eastern crude shipments are particularly sensitive, as any disruption in the Strait directly impacts global oil supply logistics. Traders are focusing on upcoming IMB Piracy Reporting Centre updates and Chinese customs data for February, which may clarify whether this trend signals sustained rerouting or temporary operational adjustments.

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