Tobias Kammann, a German container ship captain, remarked on the dramatic increase in vessel traffic around Africa's southern tip, likening it to an autobahn. Previously, navigating these waters felt solitary. This change reflects shifting routes caused by geopolitical tensions as shipping companies divert cargo due to threats in the Red Sea.
The persistence of Houthi attacks on vessels, despite attempts to quell them through Western-led naval deployments, indicates a significant challenge to global shipping reminiscent of pre-Suez Canal days. Maritime historian Salvatore Mercogliano highlights this disruption as one of the most significant faced by the industry in recent history.
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