India-Pakistan Rift Adds to Shipping Sector Woes

As geopolitical tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the global shipping industry faces mounting uncertainty.

The two countries have imposed mutual port bans, further complicating regional trade flows at a time when the Red Sea remains severely disrupted by ongoing Houthi activity.

These developments signal a deepening crisis for maritime commerce, as political instability continues to reshape global shipping routes and risk assessments.