Houthis sustain Red Sea attacks; trackers flag high threat to Bab el-Mandeb (13 Oct 2026)

As of 13 October 2026 multiple maritime trackers and shipping publications report sustained Houthi anti-ship activity in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, with threat levels rated high and continued industry concern about route safety, insurance costs and reduced transits through the Suez-Red Sea corridor.

If attacks continue, shipowners may keep diverting container traffic around the Cape of Good Hope, prolonging voyage times and boosting freight and insurance costs for Asia–Europe trade. The disruption raises logistical costs for African importers/exporters using the Suez route and constrains fuel/tanker flows that feed regional markets, conditional on naval escorts and route choices.

Monitor UKMTO and naval advisories and Lloyd's List daily briefs for incident confirmations or a sustained fall in attacks within 14 days.