Shipping costs rise by nearly 50% in a week and could go up further amid Red Sea attacks
- Shipping costs have increased by 45% in the past week due to major companies diverting their journeys away from the Red Sea, resulting in longer travel times and delays.
- The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index rose by almost half, reaching $1,497 per container, reflecting the surge in shipping costs.
- Shipping companies such as MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd are diverting their routes via South Africa, causing disruptions and additional charges for sea transport.
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Shipping costs rise by nearly 50% in a week and could go up further amid Red Sea attacks
The cost of shipping goods has increased by 45% in the past week as major companies paused activity in the Red Sea global supply artery and chose diversions that can add an extra two weeks to journey times.
Shipping costs are rising after Red Sea attacks force vessels to take longer routes
Maersk and CMA CGN have introduced new charges to transport goods along many of the world’s busiest shipping routes after re-directing their vessels away from the Red Sea because of attacks.
Shipping firms impose extra fees as Red Sea attacks hit global trade
Chinese automaker Geely says a delivery delay to Europe will likely hurt its electric vehicle sales, the latest company to warn of disruption A multinational force is being formed to patrol the Red Sea, but details have yet to emerge and shipping companies continue to avoid the area OSLO/PARIS, Dec 22 : Some of the world’s largest shipping firms, including Maersk and CMA CGM,
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