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Yucatán Channel — Ship Transits Today
Daily vessel transits through the Yucatán Channel, by ship type, compared with the same week last year. Updated daily.
Daily transits, last 90 days
By vessel type
Ships/day, 7-day average| Type | Ships/day |
|---|---|
| Container ships | 10.4 |
| Tankers | 30.4 |
| Dry bulk | 8 |
| General cargo | 5.3 |
| Ro-ro | 1.4 |
Cargo-carrying capacity transiting (deadweight) is +11% against the same week last year.
Source: IMF PortWatch daily chokepoint transits, built from satellite AIS by the IMF and the University of Oxford.
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Questions
How many ships pass through the Yucatán Channel per day?
In the 7 days to 25 October 2026, an average of 55.6 vessels a day transited the Yucatán Channel, compared with 48.9 a day in the same week last year (+14%).
Is the Yucatán Channel open?
Yes — ships were transiting the Yucatán Channel in the latest data (25 October 2026). Traffic is currently normal compared with last year.
Where does this data come from?
IMF PortWatch, which counts vessel crossings from satellite AIS. Shyppy refreshes it daily and compares the 7-day average with the same week a year earlier.
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