The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos

The U.S.-Israel war with Iran has thrown global shipping back into chaos, disrupting Red Sea routes and Middle East ports like Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen explains that shipping companies are refusing to route through major Middle East ports, forcing costly detours around Africa that reduce capacity and raise prices for consumers. Flexport's real-time tracking product Atlas reveals moribund traffic in the region, with many vessels turning off transponders or spoofing locations to avoid attacks.