Ikea Suspends Shipments Through The Red Sea Due To Houthi Attacks

The company is in the midst of evaluating other supply routing options to secure the availability of its products and continues to monitor the situation.

Ikea announced customers can expect shipment delays in the coming weeks.

The delays and possible availability constraints for certain products can be expected due to the ongoing attacks on ships traveling through the Red Sea by Houthi rebels.

A statement from Ikea explained the company does not own any container vessels, and that shipments are managed by ‘transport partners.’ The Swedish furniture giant is in talks with their partners to ensure the safety of people working in the Ikea value chain and to take all necessary precautions to keep them safe.

The company is in the midst of evaluating other supply routing options to secure the availability of its products and continues to monitor the situation.

This announcement comes after oil giant BP announced last week it has also temporarily suspended their operations in the Red Sea as well..