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The Hormuz crisis drives bunker prices to a multi-year high. HSFO rises by 36.5%, VLSFO by 26.4%. Shipping companies respond with surcharges on freight rates.
Container shipping companies are once again avoiding the Red Sea. Diversions around Africa significantly extend transit times and drive up costs as well as insurance premiums in the global sea freight market.
First shipping companies are re-evaluating routes through the Suez Canal. Transit times could be reduced by up to 10 days, capacity is increasing, and spot rates are coming under pressure.
The 278-kilometer rail line between Hamburg and Berlin will remain closed for an extended period. Winter weather and signaling issues are delaying the resumption of service. Freight operations are significantly affected.