United Arab Emirates: ports, chokepoints and disruptions
The archive records 1 disruption involving United Arab Emirates. This build covers 5 of its ports and 1 bordering chokepoint. IMF PortWatch lists 15 ports in United Arab Emirates in total.
Key facts
- Recorded events
- 1
- Ongoing now
- 1
- Ports covered here
- 5
- PortWatch ports in country
- 15
- ISO codes
- AE, ARE
Ongoing now
Oil and gas exposure
| Chokepoint | Crude oil and petroleum liquids, 1H25 | Share of world maritime oil trade | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strait of Hormuz | 20.9 million barrels a day | 26% | 11.4 billion cubic feet a day |
Source: US Energy Information Administration, World Oil Transit Chokepoints, last updated 3 March 2026. Terms.
Events
| Start | Event | Type | Status | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Strait of Hormuz closed to most shipping during the Iran war | Security incident | ongoing | 5 Critical |