North Africa
Importers Face Surging Shipping Costs, Delays as Red Sea Diversions Pile Up
Updated Jan. 10, 2024 9:04 am ET Western importers are reporting a steep rise in ocean-shipping rates and weekslong delays as carriers divert ships from the Red Sea to avoid Houthi rebel attacks. Some companies shipping goods on the crucial trade lane are starting to chafe at the rising prices and extra fees that ocean … Read more