Comprehensive analysis of the cost and time impact of rerouting ships around the Cape of Good Hope instead of through the Suez Canal and Red Sea. Includes fuel cost increases, transit time additions, and war risk insurance savings.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.