Sunday, June 22, 2025
Home CN Premium Articles Middle East Shipping: Geopolitical and Economic Impacts

Middle East Shipping: Geopolitical and Economic Impacts

Shipping operations across the Middle East have been significantly influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Red Sea, and global economic shifts in recent years.

Geography plays a crucial role in shaping the operational landscape of each major port in the region, contributing to the volatility they face. Ports such as Jebel Ali in the UAE have thrived due to their distance from conflict zones and robust infrastructure, while Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia has encountered challenges stemming from Red Sea instability. Meanwhile, Oman’s Salalah has emerged as a flexible alternative, capitalizing on its efficiency and strategic positioning.

This content is locked

Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content!





Latest Posts

We Asked AI: Container Ships in Ancient Worlds

Container Ships in Ancient Worlds Imagine a colossal container ship gliding through the Nile as pyramids rise in the distance, or docking at a bustling...

Scenario planning for Mediterranean ports growth amid ongoing tensions

The sustained growth of Mediterranean port traffic, driven by increased Asia-Europe trade and the Red Sea crisis, presents a dynamic landscape for global shipping. Assuming...

Thessaloniki port Revival: Balkan gateway reawakens

 For decades, Thessaloniki was a port with strategic promise but structural limitations, ideally located at the crossroads of Europe and the Balkans, yet constrained...

Vigor Marine Group’s consolidation signals US push to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance

In a bold move to strengthen America’s maritime capabilities, five leading US ship repair and marine service providers have united under a single banner. This...

AI reshape shipping operations

The integration of artificial intelligence into shipping operations, is poised to transform competition in the maritime industry by enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability while...
error: Content is protected !!