normal · model 2026-08-04
Strait of Malacca
Primary artery between the Indian Ocean and East Asia. Density reflects tanker and boxship pressure through the Singapore approaches.
- Est. daily vessels
- 216
- vs baseline
- -2%
- Avg anchorage
- 9.7h
- Box / tanker / other
- 88 / 60 / 68
Malacca: within normal operating band for this corridor model.
Related incidents
- shipping chokepointsoutheast asiamedium impact20 Jun
Singapore bunker prices spike as Malacca weather slows tanker turns
Bunker price assessments in Singapore rose as weather-related delays slowed tanker turnaround through the Malacca–Singapore corridor.
Confidence: 73/100 - shipping chokepointsoutheast asiamedium impact22 Jan
Malacca Strait traffic advisory after dense tanker and boxship queues
Regional maritime authorities issued a traffic density advisory as AIS showed elevated anchorage waits off Port Klang and the approaches to Singapore.
Confidence: 74/100 - shipping chokepointsoutheast asiamedium impact30 Jul
Malacca Strait congestion rises amid monsoon season delays
Vessel tracking data shows average transit times through Malacca up 18% week-on-week due to weather and port backlog in Singapore.
Confidence: 72/100 - shipping chokepointsoutheast asialow impact25 Jul
Singapore port reports record transshipment volume in July
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore reported 37.8M TEU annualized run-rate, driven by rerouted Asia-Europe cargo.
Confidence: 86/100 - shipping chokepointothermedium impact4 Aug
Hormuz Traffic Levels Continue Decreasing, Houthis Threaten Saudi Tankers
Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly decreased significantly, dropping 52.4% over a recent period. Houthis in Yemen have threatened Saudi tankers, escalating regional tensions — claims not independently verified.
Confidence: 65/100 - maritime incidentsouth china sealow impact4 Aug
X reports Chinese Warships, Bombers Surge to Scarborough Shoal for Drills — not independently verified
Chinese warships and bombers conducted drills at Scarborough Shoal. The exercises aim to assert China's territorial claims in the area. The drills have been characterized by China as a means to safeguard its sovereignty and maritime rights — not independently verified.
Confidence: 48/100 - maritime incidenteast china seamedium impact1 Aug
Japan Coast Guard reports Chinese vessels near Senkaku Islands
Japan Coast Guard observed four China Coast Guard vessels in contiguous zone around Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands for 28 hours.
Confidence: 82/100