Freightos Weekly Update: Red Sea transits accelerate, even as Houthis advance

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Houthi forces have recently captured a strategic port and island on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, escalating tensions in this vital maritime chokepoint. Alongside a recent attack on a Saudi pipeline, these events pose significant threats to regional energy markets and shipping routes.

The Houthis – previously in control of the elevated area miles from the Red Sea – recently seized a strategic port and island directly on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait chokepoint. This advance, together with last week’s attack on a key Saudi pipeline, marks yet another escalation in Iran-backed steps to threaten energy markets. Some experts […] The post Freightos Weekly Update: Red Sea transits accelerate, even as Houthis advance appeared first on Container News.