Houthis continue attacks in Red Sea; shipping risk and route diversions remain elevated (10 Nov 2026)

On 10 November 2026 multiple maritime security trackers reported that Houthi missile, drone and maritime strikes remained active in the Red Sea and Bab el‑Mandeb, sustaining elevated shipping risk ratings, route diversions (including around the Cape of Good Hope) and higher war‑risk insurance and freight costs.

Continued Houthi strikes keep the Suez–Red Sea corridor operationally risky: shipping lines maintain longer voyages around southern Africa, which raises voyage time, fuel consumption and war‑risk premiums. That transmits to higher freight and insurance costs for Asia–Europe cargo and reduces Suez Canal fee revenue for Egypt, while naval escort operations and insurance underwriting decisions determine near‑term risk premia.

UKMTO and major container lines’ guidance on transits or a naval escalation/de‑escalation within 14 days.