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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

In 2024, the Houthis in Yemen launched more than 50 attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, forcing shipping giants like Maersk and MSC to reroute traffic around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.

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The need to know

EFT

Red Sea marine traffic up 60% after Houthis narrowed targets, EU commander says Red Sea marine traffic has increased by 60% to 36-37 ships a day since August 2024, but is still short of volumes seen before Yemen's Houthis began attacking ships in the region, according to the commander of the EU's Aspides naval mission.

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Blanks keep rates level; no de minimis air rate collapse yet; US-Houthi truce first step to Red Sea return? – May 7, 2025 Update

Freightos

– May 7, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Home Blanks keep rates level; no de minimis air rate collapse yet; US-Houthi truce first step to Red Sea return? Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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U.S.-Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy

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Agree to Framework Trade Deal Bloomberg Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! China Are Close to a Trade Deal That Could End U.S. Tariffs China, U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., China

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Car Sales Leader Bloomberg Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! China Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., China An employee fits a Mercedes-Benz AG star badge in Bremen, Germany. China Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S.,

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

But with alternative routes and plenty of excess capacity available, operations should continue reasonably well, and freight rates are unlikely to spike to extreme highs. 18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen.

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November 21, 2023 Update

Freightos

More Resources Home November 21, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 6% to $5.23/kg