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Piracy off Somalia disrupts shipping and trade routes

Ships reroute around Africa as piracy off Somalia returns, raising insurance, transit times and security costs.
WHO: Global shipping industry
WHAT: Piracy off Somalia resurges, prompting ships to reroute around Africa and increasing insurance, transit times and security costs.
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 5:19 AM ET
WHERE: Somalia
WHY: The resurgence of piracy is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs.

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