Traffic volumes in a key global shipping route rebounded sharply last month, nearing pre-conflict norms before experiencing a steep decline in recent weeks. The sudden drop raises concerns about disruptions to trade flows that rely on the waterway, which remains a critical artery for international commerce. Analysts are monitoring whether the downturn signals deeper logistical challenges or temporary volatility in supply chain activity. The shift underscores ongoing fragility in maritime trade networks despite earlier signs of recovery.
Transit through vital waterway rose close to 90% of prewar levels last month but has since fallen sharply
