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Persian Gulf Shipping Drops Sharply Since Late February
Shipping traffic out of the Persian Gulf has fallen dramatically since February 28, according to reports. Daily departures dropped from 150 ships to zero overnight and have remained in single digits for seven weeks, with only five ships reported today. This represents about 3% of the pre-war normal output levels.
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Shipping activity in the Persian Gulf has declined significantly since late February, based on data reported by AFP and shared by @MarioNawfal. Before February 28, an average of 150 ships departed the region daily. Following that date, departures fell to zero overnight and stayed in single digits for the subsequent seven weeks.
As of today, only five ships were reported leaving the Persian Gulf.
This is a sharp reduction from the pre-war normal of 150 ships per day. The global economy is operating on approximately 3% of the usual Gulf output due to these disruptions.
The Persian Gulf is a key route for international shipping, particularly for energy exports.
The reported drop coincides with regional tensions, though specific causes were not detailed in the source. Stakeholders in global trade and energy markets are affected, as reduced shipping could impact supply chains and commodity availability worldwide. Further monitoring of shipping traffic is expected, with potential implications for international markets if the low levels persist.
