More than 100 container ships were rerouted around southern Africa, to avoid the Suez Canal and potential Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
According to the Guardian, the shipping company Kuehne and Nagel noted 103 vessels that changed course, as the Houthi attacks begin to affect global trade.
The new course adds over 11 thousand kilometers to the trip, potentially delaying product delivery by three to four weeks.
Yemen’s Houthis said that they would attack ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel’s continued aggression in Gaza.
The United States announced earlier this week its intention to lead a coalition to protect shipping in the Suez Canal, but the Houthis warned that they will strike back if attacked.
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