Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Persist, Elevating Shipping Risks

Suaid Global, Angel One, Sergey Tereshkin · Jul 19, 2026 00:00

Houthi attacks continue to disrupt Red Sea shipping in July 2026, necessitating rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, which extends transit times and increases costs. Furthermore, the Strait of Hormuz faces ongoing disruptions due to the US-Iran conflict, impacting critical oil and LNG flows and raising the risk level to SEVERE.