Houthi insurgents in Yemen have signaled a suspension of their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, potentially alleviating a costly disruption for global shipping routes. However, shipping companies remain cautious, asserting they will only resume operations in the region once assured of vessel safety. This cautious approach follows a history of attacks that began in late 2023, which forced many shipping lines to alter their routes significantly, leading to increased costs and longer transit times.
Even if freighters return to the Red Sea, the waterway between the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal, it could take time for shipping companies to fully rejig their operations.
Shipping lines say they will only go back to the Red Sea once they are convinced their vessels will not be attacked. That may take time.
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