{"id":4990,"date":"2024-01-12T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.vicasso.net\/sin-categoria\/the-suez-canal-crisis\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:28:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:28:49","slug":"the-suez-canal-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vicasso.net\/en\/news-about-the-sector\/the-suez-canal-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Suez Canal crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Suez Canal crisis: global logistical impact and recommendations for freight forwarders<\/b><\/h1>

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Since the end of 2023, the Suez Canal has experienced a sharp drop in shipping traffic due to attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea as a result of the conflict in Gaza. This situation has caused many shipping lines to decide to divert their vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, increasing transit times and operating costs. <\/span><\/p>

In figures, canal traffic has fallen by more than 50%, and Egypt has lost up to $7 billion in toll revenues. This crisis is not a physical blockade like the one that occurred with the <\/span>\n Ever Given<\/span>\n<\/i> in 2021, but a direct consequence of a persistent geopolitical threat in the region.<\/span><\/p>

How does it affect international logistics?<\/b><\/p>

The impact on the global logistics chain and freight forwarders is profound:<\/span><\/p>

  1. Route diversion and increased lead times<\/span>\n
    \n<\/span>Sailing through southern Africa can mean up to 10 additional transit days on routes such as Asia-Europe. This affects delivery planning, stock and last mile logistics.<\/span><\/li>
  2. Rising logistics costs<\/span>\n
    \n<\/span>Freight rates have risen by more than 60% on some routes, and insurance premiums have also increased due to the risk in the Red Sea area. This has an impact on the entire value chain.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Port Congestion and Bottlenecks<\/span>\n
    \n<\/span>The massive diversion has resulted in increased traffic at alternative ports such as those in the western Mediterranean, causing delays and saturation at key terminals.<\/span><\/li>
  4. Uncertain planning<\/span>\n
    \n<\/span>The geopolitical situation is unstable, forcing companies to maintain operational flexibility and anticipate possible scenarios of prolonged crisis.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    Recommendations for companies and freight forwarders <\/b><\/p>