Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes

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Piracy off the coast of Somalia is resurging, significantly disrupting global shipping and trade routes. The situation has led to increased insurance costs and prolonged transit times, putting a strain on global supply chains.

As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.