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
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Middle East conflict strands ships with cargoes of fresh food and live animals
Shipping companies struggle to reroute vessels as disruption starts to cause congestion at ports outside the Gulf
Ships forgo cargo to carry fuel as Iran war sends prices soaring
Fuel costs for global shipping industry are up nearly $5bn since conflict began
Iran conflict turns shipping market into ‘wild west’
Containers are being dropped off at far-flung ports while freight rates have soared
Coal shipments jump as countries seek alternatives to disrupted gas supplies
Middle East conflict is driving many Asian nations in particular to turn to the carbon-intensive fuel
Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary
Maritime security is key to global energy supplies
Companies need to know their vessels can pass through busy shipping lanes repeatedly and safely