Iran war diverts more ships from Suez to long route round Africa
Despite higher costs, shipping companies opt for safer Asia-Europe freight passages via Cape of Good Hope
Despite higher costs, shipping companies opt for safer Asia-Europe freight passages via Cape of Good Hope

Shipping companies struggle to reroute vessels as disruption starts to cause congestion at ports outside the Gulf

Fuel costs for global shipping industry are up nearly $5bn since conflict began

Containers are being dropped off at far-flung ports while freight rates have soared

Middle East conflict is driving many Asian nations in particular to turn to the carbon-intensive fuel

Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary

Companies need to know their vessels can pass through busy shipping lanes repeatedly and safely