The United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states are stepping up expansion programmes for export ports on the eastern coast and developing alternative routes to lower reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The projects include increasing terminal capacity, deepening harbour basins and improving energy‑export infrastructure to maintain stable flows to Asian and European markets.
Regional news reports indicate that the UAE has launched accelerated expansion of export port infrastructure on its east coast, focusing on terminals capable of handling large crude oil and gas carriers. Coverage notes that these projects aim to secure uninterrupted energy exports amid heightened risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including potential disruptions to tanker and container traffic. Expansion plans encompass boosting throughput at existing ports, building new loading berths for bulk energy cargoes and improving connectivity to downstream logistics, with a clear orientation toward Asian and European buyer markets.
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