THE EFFECT OF THE ISRAEL-GAZA WAR ON MARITIME TRADE AND TRASPORTATION

This study investigates the impact of the Israel-Gaza War on global maritime trade and transportation. The conflict has led to significant disruptions in key maritime routes, particularly in the Red Sea and Suez Canal, forcing vessels to divert to alternative passages such as the Cape of Good Hope. These route changes have resulted in increased sailing times, fuel consumption, operational costs, insurance premiums, and carbon emissions. Port congestion and delays in international deliveries have also intensified. In this review-based study, recent data and reports from industry sources are synthesized to examine the war's implications for maritime trade flows, shipping insurance, and the economic sustainability of global logistics. The findings highlight the urgent need for strategic resilience planning in maritime operations under conditions of geopolitical conflict.