It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys.
But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.
But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.
Iran-backed rebels have used drones and rockets to target foreign-owned ships transporting goods through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal.
A spokesperson for Ikea said: “The situation in the Suez Canal will result in delays and may cause availability constraints for certain Ikea products.”
They added that the firm was looking for other options to ensure its products will be available to customers.
The alternative shipping route, around the Cape of Good Hope, adds about 3,500 nautical miles to the journey and takes about 10 extra days.
Supply chain research company Project 44 has said items could start to be missing from shelves by February.
But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.
It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys.
Iran-backed rebels have used drones and rockets to target foreign-owned ships transporting goods through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal.
But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.
But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.
Iran-backed rebels have used drones and rockets to target foreign-owned ships transporting goods through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal.
A spokesperson for Ikea said: “The situation in the Suez Canal will result in delays and may cause availability constraints for certain Ikea products.”
They added that the firm was looking for other options to ensure its products will be available to customers.
The alternative shipping route, around the Cape of Good Hope, adds about 3,500 nautical miles to the journey and takes about 10 extra days.
Supply chain research company Project 44 has said items could start to be missing from shelves by February.
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