Chokepoint
A chokepoint – also called a maritime bottleneck or strategic strait – is a narrow passage on a main shipping route through which a large share of world trade flows, such as the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca or Bab al-Mandab.
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Check transit time: city-to-city index
P50/P80 transit times for sea, air and road — sourced and confidence-rated, not a carrier quote.
Situation hub: Red Sea, Suez and Hormuz
Current situation, transit impact and next steps — sourced, no unsourced claims.
Situation hub: Panama Canal
Chokepoint, ACP slot source, alternatives — no unsourced daily figures.
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