Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea, a vital global trade route, have stirred concerns that rising delivery costs could escalate the price of goods just as the United States and Europe appear to be nearing the end of the inflation crisis.

The list of goods includes oil and natural gas, which utilize the Red Sea to move cargoes from producers in the Middle East to consumers in Europe.

This article was written from the perspective of William Conroy, Ursa Space's Maritime Product Lead.

Previously, Bill has worked at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Maritime Safety Office and is a veteran of the US Coast Guard.