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Global trade routes are shifting

The UAE's new port project highlights a growing trend: countries and companies are looking for ways to bypass vulnerable shipping chokepoints. This could lead to a remapping of global trade routes, with new hubs emerging and some traditional ones becoming less critical. It's a long-term shift driven by geopolitical and security concerns.

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