The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to Western shipping. Maersk and CMA CGM have already pulled services from the Suez route as a precaution to potential threats of attacks.
Air freight from Asia to Europe is up 45% since the conflict began, spot rates from China to North Europe are still 48% above pre-Red Sea crisis levels, even before this latest escalation.
This is exactly the kind of moment I work in.
I'm a logistics consultant who helps UK businesses untangle supply chain disruption, rerouting shipments, stress-testing supplier networks, and building contingency plans that hold up when the world stops cooperating.
Over the past few years I've guided clients through:
- The Red Sea crisis
- Post-COVID port congestions
- The Suez Canal blockage
- Brexit freight complexity
- Trump tariffs in the USA
Every crisis looks different. The underlying problem is always the same: companies didn't know where their vulnerabilities were until it was too late.
If you're an importer, retailer or manufacturer with Far East supply chains and you're not sure what your exposure looks like right now, let's talk.
📩 Drop me an e-mail or comment below and I'll make time for you this week.
https://bhdlc.co.uk
Senior Logistics & Operations Leader with over 11 years of experience spanning logistics, stock, distribution, international shipping, global freight, and operational strategy. Proven expertise in…
