Somali piracy adds new strain to global shipping and trade routes
11 May 2026, 09:19 GMT
Topic: Business
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/somali-piracy-adds-new-strain-to-global-shipping-and-trade-routes/a-77047750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.