UAE Persian Gulf coast traffic during April and May fell to 12 million tons from 68.5 million tons in the same period of 2025, while UAE alternative ports traffic declined from 13.7 million tons to 6.3 million tons, according to IMF PortWatch vessel-tracking data.

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Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 12, 3:02 PM

UAE Persian Gulf coast traffic during April and May fell to 12 million tons from 68.5 million tons in the same period of 2025.

Cites: IMF PortWatch vessel-tracking data · Details: 12 million tons from 68.5 million tons; April and May 2025 comparison

Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 12, 3:02 PM

UAE alternative ports traffic declined from 13.7 million tons to 6.3 million tons during April and May.

Cites: IMF PortWatch vessel-tracking data · Details: 13.7 million to 6.3 million tons

Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 13, 9:02 AM

UAE Persian Gulf coast traffic during April and May fell to 12 million tons from 68.5 million tons in the same period of 2025

Cites: IMF PortWatch vessel-tracking data · Details: 12 million to 68.5 million tons; April and May

Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 13, 9:02 AM

UAE alternative ports traffic declined from 13.7 million tons to 6.3 million tons during April and May

Cites: IMF PortWatch vessel-tracking data · Details: 13.7 to 6.3 million tons; April and May