The suspension of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea offers a potential pathway to normalcy for global shipping, which has seen significant disruptions. However, shipping lines are reluctant to resume operations in the area without assurances of safety. The Houthis have indicated they could restart hostilities if political tensions escalate, particularly concerning Israel and Hamas. Additionally, even if shipping companies choose to return, logistical adjustments will require time as operations have shifted to longer routes, increasing costs significantly since the conflict began.
Shipping lines are hesitant to return to the Red Sea despite the Houthis' suspension of attacks, as they seek assurance against future threats to their vessels.
Even if freighters return to the Red Sea, it will take time for companies to fully adjust operations back to typical routes, according to analysts.
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