Gulf nations plan new pipelines to bypass Hormuz
Gulf nations, including the UAE, are investing heavily to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by expanding port capacity outside the strait and by building multiple pipeline routes to the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Oman. Projects range from DP World’s Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals in the UAE to seven or more major pipelines under construction or planned, with timelines spanning a few years and the aim of reducing exposure to Hormuz disruptions and boosting resilience for oil exports.
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About DP World
DP World is an Emirati multinational logistics company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It specialises in cargo logistics, port terminal operations, maritime services and free trade zones. Formed in 2005 by the merger of Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International, DP World handles 70 million containers that are brought in by around 70,000 vessels annually. This equates to roughly 10% of global container traffic accounted for by their 82 marine and inland terminals present in over 40 countries. Until 2016, DP World was primarily a global port operator, but since then, it has acquired other companies up and down the value chain.
Everything about DP World →- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Inception
- September 2005
- Website
- http://www.dpworld.com