Shipping giants suspend all journeys through Red Sea following attacks on vessels
Source: Sky News
Shipping giants suspend all journeys through Red Sea following attacks on vessels
It comes following a string of missile and drone attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The group has vowed to target ships in an attempt to pressure Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip.
By Daniel Binns, news reporter
Friday 15 December 2023 17:35, UK
Two of the world's biggest shipping firms have suspended all journeys through the Red Sea following a surge of recent attacks on vessels.
Danish giant Maersk said it would "pause" all container shipments until further notice after a near-miss involving its Maersk Gibraltar ship on Thursday.
Meanwhile, German firm Hapag-Lloyd said it was also halting sailings until at least Monday after one of its ships was targeted on Friday. A spokesperson added: "Then we will decide for the period thereafter."
It comes following a string of attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Bab al Mandeb Strait, at the southern end of the Red Sea.
The group has vowed to target vessels which it believes are heading to and from Israel, ...
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