UAE-Oman trade corridors help move essential goods as Hormuz stays shut
New UAE-Oman land routes are vital for food, meds, and industrial inputs while the Strait of Hormuz is blockaded. But they can’t handle pre-crisis sea volumes-only 20–30% of trade is getting through land bridges. Costs remain high, with container rates from China to Khor Fakkan up 300%. The setup boosts supply chain stability, not cheaper goods. Other regional routes are also emerging.
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