Rising shipping costs to Israel amid conflict and Houthi attacks
PORTS & SHIPPING

Rising shipping costs to Israel amid conflict and Houthi attacks

The recent days have seen an increase in the shipping costs of goods to Israel by sea, with some container lines withdrawing and others introducing additional surcharges. This is contributing to supply chain challenges for the country amid the conflict in Gaza, according to shipping sources.

Israel, heavily dependent on seaborne trade, had announced in October that it would compensate for ships damaged during the conflict with the Hamas group. However, it has not specified whether it will cover additional shipping expenses.

Houthi militants in Yemen, backed by Iran, have intensified attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to express support for Hamas following the onset of Israel's military offensive in Gaza. In response, some shipping companies have rerouted sailings around the Cape of Good Hope or suspended transits through the Red Sea. The attacks have added pressure to companies still providing sea transport to Israel.

The Houthis have expanded their target criteria to include vessels that were no longer associated with Israel, according to British maritime security company Ambrey.

Ocean freight rates from various Chinese ports to Israel rose to over $2,300 for a 40-foot container by December 12, compared to around $1,975 at the end of November, according to analysis from global freight platform Freightos. Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber noted that the route around Africa is significantly longer and incurs higher fuel costs compared to the Suez Canal route.

Evergreen Line and OOCL have temporarily stopped accepting Israeli cargo due to operational issues, while AP Moller-Maersk has imposed an emergency risk surcharge for all cargo discharged at Israeli terminals.

The recent days have seen an increase in the shipping costs of goods to Israel by sea, with some container lines withdrawing and others introducing additional surcharges. This is contributing to supply chain challenges for the country amid the conflict in Gaza, according to shipping sources. Israel, heavily dependent on seaborne trade, had announced in October that it would compensate for ships damaged during the conflict with the Hamas group. However, it has not specified whether it will cover additional shipping expenses. Houthi militants in Yemen, backed by Iran, have intensified attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to express support for Hamas following the onset of Israel's military offensive in Gaza. In response, some shipping companies have rerouted sailings around the Cape of Good Hope or suspended transits through the Red Sea. The attacks have added pressure to companies still providing sea transport to Israel. The Houthis have expanded their target criteria to include vessels that were no longer associated with Israel, according to British maritime security company Ambrey. Ocean freight rates from various Chinese ports to Israel rose to over $2,300 for a 40-foot container by December 12, compared to around $1,975 at the end of November, according to analysis from global freight platform Freightos. Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber noted that the route around Africa is significantly longer and incurs higher fuel costs compared to the Suez Canal route. Evergreen Line and OOCL have temporarily stopped accepting Israeli cargo due to operational issues, while AP Moller-Maersk has imposed an emergency risk surcharge for all cargo discharged at Israeli terminals.

Next Story
Real Estate

Morgan Stanley, others acquires 6.8% stake in PNB Housing for Rs 16.64 Bn

Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale and another entity on Wednesday picked up a total of 177 million, or 6.82% stake, of PNB Housing Finance through open market transactions worth Rs 16.64 billion. According to bulk deal data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Morgan Stanley through its arm Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore purchased over 142 million shares or a 5.4% stake in PNB Housing in two transactions. Ghisallo Master Fund bought 17.90 lakh shares of PNB Housing while Societe Generale acquired 17.09 lakh shares of the firm, as per the data. Meanwhile, global investment firm Carlyle..

Next Story
Real Estate

Prestige Group acquires 22,135 sq m land in Mira Bhayandar

Prestige Estates Projects has acquired 22,135 sq m of land together with all rights within the jurisdiction of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation, Mumbai. The acquired land will be planned for residential development spanning approximately one million sq ft of carpet area. The cost of acquisition is around Rs 2.91 billion. The company achieved a total sales of Rs 42.26 billion for Q2 FY25, bringing its first half of FY25 sales to Rs 70.52 billion. In terms of sales volumes, it recorded three million sq ft in Q2 with the half year, total reaching 5.87 million sq ft. It sold 1,356 units this q..

Next Story
Real Estate

About 22 lakh draft documents uploaded, only 5,300 e-khatas issued

Confirming that the e-khata system is floundering, data from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has revealed that while 22 lakh draft e-khatas are available online, only 5,324 - or, slightly over 0.2% - final e-khatas had been issued till Friday, though the system was launched with much fanfare in early Oct. This, despite the BBMP's e-khata website receiving 54 lakh visits and 6 lakh draft e-khatas being downloaded. The data revealed that only 30,000 people have applied for e-khata, reflecting the multiple problems they are facing while applying. Those with draft e-khatas are eligible to see..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000