Red Sea crisis shifts global shipping lanes, strains South African ports

[Deeq A.]

Cape Town (HOL) - The recent upsurge in maritime security incidents, including Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and a resurgence of piracy near Somalia, is causing a significant rerouting of global cargo ship traffic, with substantial implications for South African ports. Over 25,000 cargo ships travel the Red Sea annually. The detour around Africa's southern tip can extend their journey by ten days to two weeks.

Source: Hiiraan Online