Global Shipping Chokepoint Risk Monitor
Live monitoring of geopolitical risk at the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Track threat levels, shipping delays, and disruption scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Panama Canal, Malacca Strait, and Bab el-Mandeb.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.