Rashad

“Some people assume traders are financially comfortable, but we are in a state of constant worry. We track our shipments for months until they safely reach our warehouses,”

Rashad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Rashad notes the constant financial anxiety and logistical difficulties faced by traders.

“Our goods are currently held up in Djibouti, and shipping costs have surged due to ongoing tension in the Red Sea,”

Rashad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Rashad discusses cargo delays and rising shipping costs due to Red Sea tensions.

“No one can imagine the devastation felt by traders who lost everything at al-Makha port. The harsh reality of this war has impacted every single Yemeni, and we are no exception.”

Rashad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Rashad reflects on the widespread devastation suffered by traders due to the war.

“I am a resident of al-Makha before I am a trader. Any price increase directly impacts my family and neighbours – something I desperately want to avoid. But unless al-Makha seaport reopens soon, price hikes will be inevitable,”

Rashad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Rashad warns that price hikes will become inevitable if the port remains closed.

“Furthermore, we were just informed that our cargo will now be redirected to Aden, meaning we will have to pay significantly more for overland transport from Aden to al-Makha.”

Rashad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Rashad explains that redirecting shipments to Aden increases overland transport costs.