Ports
Saudi Crude Continues Flowing Via Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade
Millions of barrels of Saudi Arabian crude continue flowing from the Red Sea to global markets despite Houthi blockade threats and attacks. Western shipowners are diverting vessels around Africa via the Suez Canal or sailing with transponders off through Bab el-Mandeb strait. Loading operations at Yanbu port remain active but increasingly opaque, with tankers switching off tracking signals as they approach terminals.
