@jolyonShipping data from Al Jazeera shows Strait of Hormuz traffic dropped to just one crude tanker on Thursday, the lowest since early May. July 23 saw zero tankers enter. Meanwhile, Bab el-Mandeb Strait traffic is rising, suggesting global energy routes are rerouting as tensions rise. Sometimes the first sign of a geopolitical crisis is the silence in busy shipping lanes.
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The focus is a single cargo ship on the open sea. The ship is silhouetted against a hazy sky, with calm, blue water stretching to the horizon. The mood is serene and minimalist, with a focus on the vastness of nature. A small bird is visible in the upper left corner of the frame.
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3Al Jazeera blocked in Pakistan@jolyonShipping data from Al Jazeera shows Strait of Hormuz traffic dropped to just one crude tanker on Thursday, the lowest since early May. July 23 saw zero tankers enter. Meanwhile, Bab el-Mandeb Strait traffic is rising, suggesting global energy routes are rerouting as tensions rise. Sometimes the first sign of a geopolitical crisis is the silence in busy shipping lanes.
View original postPhoto by @jolyon· Jul 25, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· News
The focus is a single cargo ship on the open sea. The ship is silhouetted against a hazy sky, with calm, blue water stretching to the horizon. The mood is serene and minimalist, with a focus on the vastness of nature. A small bird is visible in the upper left corner of the frame.
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