Houthi rebels make the Rea Sea a no-go zone for freight vessels

Australian businesses are facing even longer delays of goods from Europe as the war between Israel and Hamas affects a major cargo shipping route. A voyage through the Red Sea would normally take two days, but under siege by Houthi rebels, it can now take up to ten days. Cargo ships between Asia and Europe are being rerouted with Houthi rebels making the area Rea Sea a no-go zone amid the conflict in Gaza. Vessels are now forced to bypass the Red Sea to avoid the militant group and instead make the long journey around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Adding thousands of kilometres and causing heavy congestion at the Port of Singapore, the major freight hub between Asia and Australia.