Global warfare has impacted the supply chain, pushing diesel prices close to the highest they have ever been.
The new routes will take longer, and some shipping companies are adding a surcharge to compensate for the additional risk, as well as the extra fuel and labor.
Firms that import goods are returning to pandemic-era strategies to brace their businesses against delays and higher shipping costs.
The attacks on ships by Houthi rebels are forcing expensive detours and more costly insurance for ships.
