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21 September 2026

The Indian Ocean’s rerouting ports are being pulled in two directions at once

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The Indian Ocean’s rerouting ports are being pulled in two directions at once

Hormuz has stopped being a crisis and become an institution. The Red Sea is doing the opposite and for Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Djibouti and Beira, which chokepoint moves first will decide who keeps their gains. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account?

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