Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated their campaign against Israel by declaring a naval blockade on Haifa Port, warning that all vessels en route or docked there are now considered valid military targets. This sharp rise in regional tensions has major implications for the freight forwarding sector and ocean freight forwarding companies operating in the eastern Mediterranean. Houthi military spokesperson Yehya Saree’s declaration adds a new layer of risk to maritime logistics, particularly for carriers and freight forwarders serving Israeli ports. While the Houthis may lack the capacity to enforce a full blockade, the threat alone is enough to
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