Vessel operators divert ships from Red Sea following Houthi attacks

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Container ship and ro-ro operators are taking action in response to attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with many services now rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope

Diverting cargo around the Cape of Good Hope is estimated to extend transit times by a minimum of seven to ten days which is pushing up ocean spot rates on the Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean trade lanes to levels not seen in more than a year

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