Ships reroute thousands of miles to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

Container ships are now taking longer routes to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. This change adds up to 10 days and significant fuel costs, with some voyages increasing by about $1 million. Houthi rebels have targeted commercial shipping since late 2022, affecting trade interests of at least 65 countries. Incidents involving commercial ships have risen, with around 130 reported since October 2023. The average number of container ships passing through the Red Sea has dropped from 73 to 26 per week since last year. The situation has also led to an estimated increase of 14 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.