Dry bulk carrier traffic entering the Middle East Gulf reached a conflict-era record in October 2026, with 45 bulkers arriving in the region, according to maritime intelligence analysis released by Lloyd's List.
Inbound bulker traffic jumped 36 percent month-on-month despite ongoing security concerns in the region. During the month, a total of 84 bulk carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese-headquartered shipping companies accounted for 29 percent of all non-Iranian-linked dry bulk vessel transits, playing what the report described as a pivotal role in maintaining commodity logistics into Gulf ports.
Sources
- Lloyd's List · 2026-11-11
