28/09/2026
Red Sea / Middle East:
·Houthi forces captured Perim Island, Mocha Port, and the Hanish Islands, effectively controlling the chokepoints of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, resulting in a de facto blockade of the Red Sea route.
·Merchant vessels are fully rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope, Africa, increasing voyage distance by 40% and extending transit time by 10 to 14 days.
Africa:
·Red Sea crisis causing Cape of Good Hope rerouting; Durban port anchorage delays up to 28 days, worsening port congestion.
· Nigeria strengthening prohibited goods control.
·Nansha Free Trade Zone supports bonded warehousing and distribution; Shekou port supports 9610 and 1210 customs supervision modes.
South America:
·On September 24, the first direct weekly service from Fujian Province to the East Coast of South America officially set sail, jointly operated by ZIM and Hapag-Lloyd.
·The new route features a transit time of 27 days to Rio Grande and 39 days to Santos, shortening the journey by 7 to 20 days compared to traditional transshipment modes and connecting core ports on the East Coast of South America.