Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Key takeaway
Saudi-led coalition offensive and Houthi counter-moves intensify fighting around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical chokepoint for Asia-Europe shipping.
- Step 1 · The triggerintensified fighting around the Bab al-Mandab strait raises the risk of attacks on commercial shipping transiting the Red Sea
- Step 2 · Knock-onshipping operators face higher war-risk insurance premiums and consider rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope
- Step 3 · Knock-onAsia-Europe freight rates rise and voyage times lengthen, increasing landed costs for UK importers
- Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs dependent on imported goods see input costs rise and inventory lead times extend, squeezing margins
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Source: theguardian.com
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