26 Jan 2024 | 17:00 UTC

Infographic: Conflict in the Red Sea disrupts commodities shipping

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Ongoing attacks on shipping by Houthi militants in the Red Sea have upended seaborne trade through the strategic waterway. Container shipping is taking the biggest hit, with many rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope significantly boosting voyage times and freight cost, while displacing regional marine fuel demand.

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