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Ikea Warns of Possible Shortages Due to Red Sea Shipping Container Diversion

Ikea has warned of possible product shortages due to the mass diversion of shipping containers from the Red Sea over safety concerns caused by Houthi militants from Yemen. At least $80 billion worth of cargo has been diverted from the waterway which provides access to the Suez Canal, and Ikea is evaluating other options to secure the availability of products. The full impact of the Houthi threat remains to be seen.