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Maersk pauses shipping through Red Sea after attacks
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67731853
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“The recent attacks on commercial vessels in the area are alarming and pose a significant threat to the safety and security of seafarers,” Maersk, one of the world’s biggest shipping companies, said in a statement sent to the BBC.
Maersk pausing its Red Sea shipping journeys “could not come at a more difficult time”, director general at the Institute of Export & International Trade Marco Forgione said.
“This impacts every link in the supply chain… and will only increase the chances of critical products not making their destinations in time for Christmas,” he added.
Speaking before the Maersk announcement, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan - who is on a trip to the Middle East - said the Houthis were threatening freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, which is vital for oil and goods shipments.
Earlier this month, a US warship shot down three drones fired from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen after three commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea.
Last month, the Houthis released video footage showing armed men dropping from a helicopter and seizing a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea.
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