Hormuz Halt Forces Middle East Trade Into Huge Rewiring (opens original article in a new tab)

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Middle Eastern trade to rewire supply chains, with companies using alternative routes through Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman, leading to increased logistics infrastructure development.

• Siemens Energy studied an alternative route to bypass the Strait of Hormuz after a conflict last year.
• Companies are rerouting supply chains through Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman due to Hormuz closure.
• Saudi Arabia is expanding its logistics infrastructure, including railways and road networks.