Dopady pirátských útoků v Rudém moři na dodavatelské řetězce mezi Asií a Evropou

The thesis analyzes the impact of attacks in the Red Sea on supply chains between Asia and Europe, with a primary focus on maritime container transport. The research question, "How did pirate attacks in the Red Sea affect supply chains between Asia and Europe?" is answered by analyzing shipping rates and transit times at different stages of the Red Sea crisis (before the crisis began, during the crisis, and after the situation calmed down). The study found a significant increase in shipping rates (up to 946% at the beginning of the crisis), followed by a partial decline (approximately 50%), with rates remaining above pre-crisis levels after the end of the crisis. Transit times were extended by 18–22 days due to the detour around Africa, with a partial improvement after the situation calmed down. The extension of the route also increased emissions produced by maritime transport. Alternative forms of freight transport (air, rail, combined) saw growth in demand and transport volumes after the crisis began, but remain rather complementary for specific goods. The crisis demonstrated the domino effect of the disruption of the Suez Canal on global logistics, with lasting impacts on costs and reliability that are also relevant for Czech importers.