"Maersk Reroutes Ships Amid Red Sea Tensions as Shipping Costs Surge"

Maersk, a Danish shipping giant, has decided to continue rerouting its vessels away from the Red Sea due to ongoing security threats from Houthi militants, impacting the traditional Suez Canal route between Europe and Asia. This decision aims to provide more predictability for customers despite expected delays. The rerouting has led to increased ocean freight rates as ships take longer journeys, such as the Cape of Good Hope route. Other companies, like Hapag-Lloyd, are also avoiding the Red Sea for safety reasons, and European firms are warning of product delays due to these supply chain disruptions.