## Company Profile MARCOPOLO FREIGHT SERVICES L.L.C — UAE-based freight forwarder (Dubai/UAE). Managed by Mujeebur Rahman (Managing Partner). Offers freight forwarding (sea/air/land), customs clearance, consolidation and door-to-door logistics for importers and exporters operating through UAE hub ports (Jebel Ali/Khorfakkan) and regional short-sea/feeder lanes. Small-to-mid sized forwarder focused on GCC, East Africa and South Asia corridors. Website: https://www.marcopolofreight.com/ ## Pain Points 1) Immediate cost and service shock from 2026 Red Sea / Bab el‑Mandeb disruptions: clients face heavy carrier surcharges (war-risk, RDS, EBS) and route diversions that inflate landed costs and transit times — forwarder must rapidly present alternative sourcing/route options or risk losing clients. 2) Commodity procurement pain for food traders (rice, wheat): UAE importers and re‑exporters need multi-origin sourcing and fast supplier discovery because Indian/Pakistani supply and policy volatility plus higher freight/insurance are making procurement unpredictable and margin‑sensitive. 3) Capacity & equipment imbalance for regional short-sea and export consolidation: empty container shortages and re-positioning to Indian/Omani hubs tighten availability (especially food-grade boxes), increasing lead times and complicating fulfilment for re‑exports to East Africa and South Asia. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. MARKET EVENTS – RED SEA / BAB EL-MANDAB IMPACT ON UAE FREIGHT ROUTES, REROUTING, INSURANCE & CONTAINER RATES (2026) === **Security situation & routing decisions** - Major liners (Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and others) have either suspended or sharply curtailed trans‑Suez / Bab el‑Mandeb sailings in early 2026 because of renewed Houthi attacks and a declared “naval blockade” narrative, effectively treating the strait as non‑insurable for many services. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Polymarket/comments/1rys8tg/the_worlds_biggest_shipping_companies_already/?utm_source=openai)) - Traffic via Bab el‑Mandeb remains well below 2023 levels; analysis of AIS data shows daily container vessel crossings through the strait in late 2025–early 2026 still 60–70% below the 2023 baseline. ([think.ing.com](https://think.ing.com/downloads/pdf/article/returning-to-the-red-sea-a-key-event-to-watch-in-container-shipping-for-2026?utm_source=openai)) - For Asia–Europe and Asia–Mediterranean strings, most carriers are routing via the Cape of Good Hope, adding roughly 10–14 days to round‑trip times and 3,000–3,500 nautical miles per leg. ([themiddleeastinsider.com](https://themiddleeastinsider.com/2026/04/25/red-sea-shipping-disruption-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **UAE‑specific routing adaptations** - For Gulf‑bound cargo, many carriers are using **west‑coast India ports (Nhava Sheva / Mundra)** as trans‑shipment hubs with shuttle services to **Oman and UAE ports** (e.g., Jebel Ali, Khorfakkan), plus **trucking and feeder services** onward. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/zim/comments/1s3joqa/freightos_weekly_update_march_25_2026_excerpts/?utm_source=openai)) - Dubai Customs issued **Notice No. 06/2026** designating an official alternative **land corridor via the Hatta border into Oman** to use Omani ports/airports as gateways when sea schedules via the Gulf are unreliable. ([dubaicargos.com](https://dubaicargos.com/2026/04/26/uae-shipping-crisis-2026-freight-rates-impact-what-businesses-must-know-right-now/?utm_source=openai)) - Jebel Ali has seen a **sharp but temporary drop in vessel calls and new bookings** during periods when lines pause Gulf calls pending route and insurance clarity, although cargo is partly diverted to other UAE ports and to Oman. ([dubaicargos.com](https://dubaicargos.com/2026/04/26/uae-shipping-crisis-2026-freight-rates-impact-what-businesses-must-know-right-now/?utm_source=openai)) **Freight rate and surcharge impacts into the UAE (2026)** - A logistics provider assessment in March 2026 estimates **total freight costs on Gulf‑linked lanes (including to UAE) are up 15–30% vs. pre‑crisis levels**, driven by layered surcharges on top of already‑rising base rates. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Specific additional surcharge stack to Gulf destinations (including UAE): - **War‑risk / security surcharge**: typically **USD 700–1,200 per FEU** on affected services. - **Red Sea diversion surcharge (RDS)** or similar: **USD 1,500–2,200 per FEU**. - **Bunker adjustment / emergency fuel surcharge (EBS)**: **USD 300–500 per FEU** depending on carrier and fuel prices. → Combined, this equates to **USD 3,400–3,600 per 40ft container in extra carrier surcharges** vs. pre‑crisis, before insurance and port‑side congestion costs. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Anecdotal exporter feedback from India indicates **India–Dubai FCL rates on some lanes have risen 2–3x** versus “normal” 2023–early‑2024 levels (where 20’ FCL to Jebel Ali was typically **USD 300–700**). Recent spot quotes are reportedly in the **USD 1,000–1,800 range for 20’** and proportionally higher for 40’, depending on carrier and allocation. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1sy6osh/increased_freight_cost_to_dubai/?utm_source=openai)) **Insurance premiums** - War‑risk premiums for transiting Red Sea/Bab el‑Mandeb that were around **0.1–0.15% of hull value** pre‑crisis have risen to **0.2–0.4%** for voyages deemed within the high‑risk zone – a **60–220% increase** in percentage terms. ([dubaicargos.com](https://dubaicargos.com/2026/04/26/uae-shipping-crisis-2026-freight-rates-impact-what-businesses-must-know-right-now/?utm_source=openai)) - For a typical large container vessel, cumulative **war‑risk insurance cost can reach USD 0.5–0.6 million per transit**, or **USD 3–3.6 million per vessel per year** (5–6 Asia–Europe round trips), costs which carriers are passing on via surcharges rather than absorbing in freight. ([themiddleeastinsider.com](https://themiddleeastinsider.com/2026/04/25/red-sea-shipping-disruption-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **Container rates and equipment** - Global container indices show a sustained rebound tied to Red Sea avoidance; analysts highlight the Red Sea as a **“key rate‑supportive event for 2026”**, with Asia‑Europe rates still multiples of 2019 levels. ([think.ing.com](https://think.ing.com/downloads/pdf/article/returning-to-the-red-sea-a-key-event-to-watch-in-container-shipping-for-2026?utm_source=openai)) - For regional trades into the Gulf, freight forwarders report **4–6x increases on some spot lanes** compared with 2023 levels, particularly where both Hormuz‑linked risk and Red Sea diversions apply. ([gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/cargo-delays-rising-costs-how-uae-is-managing-shipping-disruption-1.500531158?utm_source=openai)) - Equipment imbalances are emerging as carriers reposition boxes to Indian and Omani trans‑shipment hubs, occasionally tightening **empty container availability in Dubai** for certain equipment types (e.g., food‑grade 20’). ([gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/cargo-delays-rising-costs-how-uae-is-managing-shipping-disruption-1.500531158?utm_source=openai)) **Modal shifts affecting UAE food and agri cargo** - Air freight ex‑Dubai has seen **“significantly increased demand”** as shippers of high‑value or time‑sensitive goods (including some perishables and premium food items) hedge against sea‑freight delays and rolling. ([dubaicargos.com](https://dubaicargos.com/2026/04/26/uae-shipping-crisis-2026-freight-rates-impact-what-businesses-must-know-right-now/?utm_source=openai)) - Some UAE importers are experimenting with **multimodal routings**: sea to Oman or Saudi ports plus road to UAE; or rail/land‑bridge solutions when feasible, to cut exposure to Bab el‑Mandeb/Hormuz risks. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Forward‑looking: persistence into 2026–27** - Multiple carrier and industry analyses signal that **Red Sea security surcharges and rerouting costs are “likely to persist through 2026”**, with only partial normalization assumed in base‑case scenarios – meaning elevated freight into/out of UAE is becoming the new baseline rather than a temporary spike. ([ports.marinelink.com](https://ports.marinelink.com/ports/port/tacoma/news/red-sea-security-premiums-persist-2026-carriers-warn?utm_source=openai)) === 2. DEMAND SIGNALS – UAE (DUBAI) RE‑EXPORT & TRADE CORRIDORS TO EAST AFRICA & SOUTH ASIA (2025–26) === **Overall Dubai export/re‑export performance** - **Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports and re‑exports:** - **2025 full‑year:** AED **356.5 billion** (~USD 97.1 bn), **+15.1% y/y** vs. AED 309.6 bn in 2024 (record high). ([tradearabia.com](https://www.tradearabia.com/News/332316/Dubai-Chamber-of-Commerce-members%27-exports-hit-%2497bn--?utm_source=openai)) - **Jan–Sep 2025:** roughly **AED 260 bn**, **+16% y/y**. ([khaleejtimes.com](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/gcc-markets-anchor-dubais-2025-trade-boom-as-cepas-expand-uaes-global-reach?amp=1&utm_source=openai)) - **H1 2025:** AED **171.9 bn** in exports and re‑exports, underscoring continued strength in Dubai’s hub role. ([aimcongress.com](https://aimcongress.com/articles/dubai-chamber-members-post-aed-1719bn-in-h1-exports-and-re-exports?utm_source=openai)) - GCC markets remain the **largest destination block**, but their share slipped from about **52% of Chamber‑member exports/re‑exports in 2024** to a somewhat lower share in 2025 as flows to **Africa and Asia‑Pacific grew faster**, indicating gradual diversification beyond the immediate region. ([khaleejtimes.com](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/gcc-markets-anchor-dubais-2025-trade-boom-as-cepas-expand-uaes-global-reach?amp=1&utm_source=openai)) **Corridors to East Africa & South Asia** (Recent publications discuss regional diversification but give limited corridor‑level 2026 volume data; figures below rely on 2024–25 Dubai Chamber and media data plus directional 2026 commentary.) - Dubai’s trade bodies highlight **rising demand from Africa and South Asia** as firms leverage Dubai for consolidation, value‑addition, and re‑export into: - **East Africa:** Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti as key growth destinations for foodstuffs, building materials, machinery, vehicles, and consumer goods. ([aimcongress.com](https://aimcongress.com/articles/dubai-chamber-members-post-aed-1719bn-in-h1-exports-and-re-exports?utm_source=openai)) - **South Asia:** India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal remain both major **origins and destinations** for Dubai’s trade, with re‑export flows of electronics, plastics, metals, and food ingredients. ([aimcongress.com](https://aimcongress.com/articles/dubai-chamber-members-post-aed-1719bn-in-h1-exports-and-re-exports?utm_source=openai)) - Narrative from Dubai‑based logistics providers in early 2026 suggests: - **Higher utilization of Dubai as a consolidation point** for shipments into **Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti**, partly because direct Red Sea services have become more complex and costly; some cargo is now landed in UAE/Oman and then reshipped or trucked. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) - **Feeder and coastal services** from Jebel Ali/Khorfakkan toward East African ports (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Berbera, Mogadishu) are seen as relatively resilient, although they inherit higher upstream costs from mainline diversions. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) **Top commodity categories (with relevance to East Africa & South Asia)** - According to Dubai trade and business‑promotion publications, the leading re‑export categories (by value) include: machinery and electrical equipment, precious metals and stones, automotive and parts, aluminum and other base metals, plastics, and **food and beverages** (including rice, sugar, edible oils and other staples for Africa and South Asia). ([aimcongress.com](https://aimcongress.com/articles/dubai-chamber-members-post-aed-1719bn-in-h1-exports-and-re-exports?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 guide to bulk food imports into the UAE notes **strong and rising demand for bulk rice, wheat, pulses, edible oils, and sugar** both for domestic consumption and for **regional redistribution to GCC, East Africa and South Asia**, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a food logistics hub. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1q8x26q/bulk_food_imports_in_the_uae_what_buyers_look_for/?utm_source=openai)) **Origin diversification trends (2025–26)** - Official Dubai Chamber stats emphasise **widening geographic spread of markets**, with **Africa, Asia‑Pacific and Latin America** gaining weight in Dubai‑member trade relative to the GCC’s previously dominant share. ([khaleejtimes.com](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/gcc-markets-anchor-dubais-2025-trade-boom-as-cepas-expand-uaes-global-reach?amp=1&utm_source=openai)) - For **food commodities destined for East Africa and South Asia via Dubai**: - Import origin diversification is visible in **rice**, where UAE import and re‑export traders are bringing in more **Vietnamese and Thai rice** alongside Indian and Pakistani, to manage supply‑risk and regulatory shocks from South Asia (see section 3). ([tradeint.com](https://tradeint.com/insights/rice-buyers-in-uae/?utm_source=openai)) - For **wheat and flour**, Dubai‑based millers and traders are increasingly flexible between **Black Sea suppliers (Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria), EU origins, and sometimes Australia**, depending on FOB spreads and freight exposure to conflict zones. ([ams.usda.gov](https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UkraineJune2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Early 2026 signals** - The combination of **Red Sea/Hormuz disruptions plus elevated freight** is prompting: - **More use of UAE and Oman as “final hubs”** with subsequent short‑sea or overland moves into East Africa. - Increased interest among Dubai traders in **shorter regional loops** (e.g., UAE–Oman–Pakistan–East Africa) to minimize time on high‑risk stretches. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) - Despite higher logistics costs, Dubai Chamber trade numbers for 2025 suggest exporters and re‑exporters are successfully growing volumes into new markets, indicating **resilient or even expanding corridors to Africa and South Asia** heading into 2026, though hard 2026 statistics are not yet widely published. ([tradearabia.com](https://www.tradearabia.com/News/332316/Dubai-Chamber-of-Commerce-members%27-exports-hit-%2497bn--?utm_source=openai)) === 3. COMMODITY TRENDS – UAE RICE & WHEAT IMPORT DEMAND, ORIGIN SHIFTS, PRICES & PROCUREMENT CHALLENGES (2025–26) === #### 3.1 Rice – demand, origins & diversification **Demand baseline** - UAE has negligible domestic rice production and **imports virtually all its rice**, mainly for domestic consumption and regional redistribution. ([drabaventures.com](https://www.drabaventures.com/blog/rice-export-uae-from-india?utm_source=openai)) - USDA’s 2024/25 UAE rice report estimates **rising import volumes in MY 2023/24** (exact MT not fully visible in the excerpt, but direction is up), reflecting population growth, tourism, and hospitality‑sector demand. ([agriexchange.apeda.gov.in](https://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/MarketReport/1141906052025521163042136.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Current origin split (value, 2025)** From TradeInt’s analysis of 2025 UAE customs data for HS 1006 (rice): ([tradeint.com](https://tradeint.com/insights/rice-buyers-in-uae/?utm_source=openai)) - **India:** USD **215.17 million**, **47.94%** share of UAE rice import value. - **Pakistan:** USD **189.49 million**, **42.21%** share. - **Vietnam:** USD **42.36 million**, **9.44%** share. - Combined, these three supply **99.59% of recorded import value** in the dataset. - Narrative in the same piece emphasises **Vietnamese rice’s role in diversification**, reducing concentration risk from South Asia. **Policy & export‑side constraints affecting UAE buyers** - India: - Had imposed multiple restrictions on non‑basmati white rice exports in 2023–24, then **lifted the ban in late September 2024**, which **boosted exports and eased local prices** of popular grades for UAE buyers. ([agriexchange.apeda.gov.in](https://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/MarketReport/1141906052025521163042136.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - As of early 2026, India maintains a **10% export duty on parboiled rice** and a **minimum export price (MEP) of USD 490/t for white rice**, keeping FOB price floors elevated. ([bigmint.co](https://www.bigmint.co/insights/detail/indian-non-basmati-export-offers-rise-amid-rising-demand-stronger-inr-725044?utm_source=openai)) - Pakistan: - Pakistan’s rice exports in FY 2025‑26 (July–Nov period) were reported **down ~40% in volume y/y**, due to production and logistics issues, which tightens availability and may push UAE buyers toward alternative origins for some segments. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/trends/rice-exports?utm_source=openai)) **Price trends (2025–26)** - Indian non‑basmati export offers (FOB Mundra) rose around **2% from USD 359/t (Nov 2025) to USD 365/t (Feb 2026)** amid stronger demand and a firmer INR. Freight to UAE also rose modestly in that specific lane (Somalia route freight +USD 5–6/t to USD 44/t; UAE sector +USD 2–6/t to USD 9–14/t over the same period). ([bigmint.co](https://www.bigmint.co/insights/detail/indian-non-basmati-export-offers-rise-amid-rising-demand-stronger-inr-725044?utm_source=openai)) - Global rice market commentary in early 2026 points to: - Ongoing strong demand from Middle East and Africa, including UAE. - Heightened buyer focus on **quality, pesticide compliance and certifications** (especially for EU‑oriented re‑exports), which can raise procurement costs but also favour established Indian and Thai exporters. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/u_indiafeast/comments/1shjumi/global_rice_market_trends_2026_rising_demand_for/?utm_source=openai)) **Procurement challenges for UAE traders (rice)** - **Regulatory volatility in India** (duties, MEP, bans) forces traders in Dubai/UAE to: - Secure **longer‑term contracts with price‑adjustment clauses**. - Blend origin portfolios (more from **Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand**) to protect against sudden Indian policy shifts. ([bigmint.co](https://www.bigmint.co/insights/detail/indian-non-basmati-export-offers-rise-amid-rising-demand-stronger-inr-725044?utm_source=openai)) - **Pakistani supply risk** (production swings, export competition into Türkiye and other markets) makes availability and price less predictable, especially for certain long‑grain segments. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/trends/rice-exports?utm_source=openai)) - **Freight and insurance costs** due to Red Sea / Gulf disruptions (see Section 1) directly raise **CIF Dubai** levels: - For a typical 20–25 t rice container, incremental freight surcharges of **USD 3,400–3,600 per FEU** translate into roughly **USD 135–180/t** extra logistics cost on a 20‑tonne lot, potentially a **30–50% uplift vs. FOB for low‑value grades**. ([ttl-co.com](https://www.ttl-co.com/en/blog/gulf-shipping-costs-hormuz-crisis-2026?utm_source=openai)) - To preserve margins, many UAE rice buyers are: - **Negotiating shared‑cost arrangements** with up‑country customers in East Africa and GCC. - Increasing use of **forward freight agreements** or fixed‑surcharge contracts when available. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1sy6osh/increased_freight_cost_to_dubai/?utm_source=openai)) #### 3.2 Wheat – demand, origins & Black Sea exposure **UAE wheat import baseline** - The UAE is a **net wheat importer**, with domestic production negligible. Imports are mainly for flour milling and industrial/bakery use, some of which is then distributed/re‑exported to the wider GCC, East Africa, and South Asia. Official 2025/26 UAE‑specific wheat data are scarce in the last‑90‑day horizon, but global Black Sea trends strongly shape UAE procurement economics. ([ams.usda.gov](https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UkraineJune2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Origin trends & Black Sea dynamics** - The **Black Sea region (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Romania, Bulgaria)** remains a **core supplier** of competitive milling wheat into MENA, including the Gulf. USDA’s 2025 Ukraine logistics report notes that **Ukrainian wheat/corn export logistics costs fell close to pre‑war levels by 2023–24**, improving competitiveness for Black Sea grain despite ongoing security risks. ([ams.usda.gov](https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UkraineJune2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Recent Black Sea market analysis (March 2026) highlights: - **Russian wheat still dominant** but facing **quality‑related discounting**; some importers are demanding **additional price discounts** due to perceived quality and sanctions‑related risk. ([ukragroconsult.com](https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/black-sea-wheat-market-faces-new-competition-and-price-pressure-ahead-of-harvest/wheateng/?utm_source=openai)) - This opens space for **Romanian, Bulgarian, and Ukrainian wheat** to gain share in tenders and spot trade, which UAE traders can exploit to diversify origin risk. ([ukragroconsult.com](https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/black-sea-wheat-market-faces-new-competition-and-price-pressure-ahead-of-harvest/wheateng/?utm_source=openai)) **Price movements** - Black Sea FOB wheat prices in early 2026 are under **downward pressure** from large global supplies and competitive offers, but: - Freight and insurance premia via the Black Sea and Med–Red Sea corridor, combined with Bab el‑Mandeb risk, keep **landed Gulf prices higher** than FOB trends alone imply. ([ams.usda.gov](https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UkraineJune2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - For GCC buyers generally (including UAE), wheat tenders in early 2026 show: - Aggressive offers from Russian sellers at **discounts vs. EU and Australian origins**, though some buyers factor in quality risk and political exposure, reducing the effective discount via wider spreads/margins. ([ukragroconsult.com](https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/black-sea-wheat-market-faces-new-competition-and-price-pressure-ahead-of-harvest/wheateng/?utm_source=openai)) **Procurement challenges for UAE wheat buyers** - **Route & security risk:** - Wheat cargoes from the Black Sea to UAE must either: - Transit the **Turkish Straits + Mediterranean + Suez + Red Sea + Bab el‑Mandeb + Gulf**, or - Take **longer alternate routes** that avoid parts of the Red Sea, increasing time and cost. - 2026 Red Sea analysis shows container rates and bulk‑freight levels on these corridors inflated by security and detour costs, which erodes the price advantage of some Black Sea FOB discounts. ([themiddleeastinsider.com](https://themiddleeastinsider.com/2026/04/25/red-sea-shipping-disruption-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - **Origin risk management:** - Political and sanctions risk around Russian exports and war‑related uncertainties in Ukraine encourage UAE millers and traders to structure tenders that allow for **multi‑origin supply** (e.g., Russia/Ukraine/Romania/Bulgaria/Australia) with flexible allocation depending on spreads at shipment time. ([ams.usda.gov](https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UkraineJune2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Financing & working capital:** - Longer voyages and congested routing increase **in‑transit inventory days**, tying up working capital and raising the cost of carry. Traders are responding with: - More **short‑dated purchases** and split cargoes. - Greater use of **hedging tools** on futures curves to manage basis and timing risk. ([ams.usda.gov](https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UkraineJune2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) --- If you’d like, I can next translate these findings into a concise risk‑opportunity map specifically for Dubai‑based food traders (e.g., rice and wheat importers/re‑exporters to East Africa and South Asia) with recommended sourcing and logistics strategies for H2 2026. Sources: • The world's biggest shipping companies already left Bab el-Mandeb. 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