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BRICS+ Series: The Bab el-Mandeb Is Back in the War
Renewed Houthi attacks threaten the Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears of wider shipping disruption, higher costs and fresh pressure on global supply chains.
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- Why it matters
- The Bab el-Mandeb is a critical chokepoint for global trade; disruption raises freight costs and delays goods reaching consumers and businesses worldwide.
- Most affected
- Shipping companies using the Red Sea route — Face vessel attacks and pressure to reroute via longer, costlier passages.
Importers and exporters reliant on the Suez Canal corridor — Experience rising transport costs and supply delays. - Watch next
- Whether shipping traffic through the strait declines, insurance premiums rise, or major carriers announce rerouting decisions.
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