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Houthi attacks compel global textile brands to reroute shipments

22 Dec '23
2 min read
Pic: Adobe Stock
Pic: Adobe Stock

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  • The Israel-Hamas conflict's impact on global trade has intensified with recent Houthi attacks on Red Sea-Suez Canal vessels, prompting rerouting and spiking logistical costs.
  • As shipping lines divert, notably through South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, and brands adopt urgent measures like air freight, industry faces heightened shipment delays and costs.

*.*pt"> The changing geopolitical dynamics of the Israel-Hamas conflict have posed serious challenges for the global textile trade. A recent attack on vessels along the Red Sea-Suez Canal route by Yemen&#**;s insurgent group, the Houthis, has forced shipping lines to reroute their vessel movements. Global brands and retail companies have also been compelled to take urgent measures to mitigate the risk of delays and spikes in logistics costs. 

*.*pt"> According to industry experts, the rerouting of vessel movements can cause delays in shipments and a rise in costs. Brands are also exploring options like air shipment for urgent deliveries. 

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