# Commercial vessels

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-20**: CENTCOM reports 109 redirects — US Central Command announces forces have redirected 109 commercial vessels to ensure total compliance; Trump warns Tehran of significant action and signals openness to diplomacy.
- **2026-09-17**: Commodity transits collapse — Only four commodity vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, below the 10-day average of 16, according to Reuters.
- **2026-07-14**: US resumes maritime blockade — US military resumes enforcement of the blockade against maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Hormuz Blockade: 109 Ships Rerouted, Supply Chains Brace for Delays
2026-09-21 08:38:43 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

The Hormuz blockade has escalated from geopolitical headline to operational crisis: 109 commercial vessels redirected by CENTCOM and only four commodity ships transited on September 17. Logistics planners now face rerouted cargo lanes, longer lead times, and volatile freight costs.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-hormuz-blockade-109-vessels-rerouted

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