Red Sea reopening talk vs. ongoing attacks — Japan exporters weigh route and insurance choices
Japanese exporters are holding off rerouting ships through the Red Sea despite ceasefire optimism, as Houthi attacks and high war-risk premiums persist. Ongoing surcharges, longer voyages via Africa, and insurance uncertainty are forcing firms to balance costs, delivery times, and supply security into 2026.
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Kenji Tanaka
TradeDB contributor