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Global shipping disruptions are intensifying as conflicts in key trade routes like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz force companies to reroute vessels. Ships such as the 400-meter Al Zubara now travel longer, more dangerous routes around the Cape of Good Hope, adding up to two weeks to journeys.
The growing number of geopolitical hotspots — including conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Asia — poses serious risks to maritime safety, trade efficiency, and crew welfare. Hundreds of vessels stranded in blocked waterways face shortages of food and water, says the International Transport Workers’ Federation.
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