Denmark’s Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) plans to continue bringing tasks in the Red Sea and the Bay of Aden, the organization said, referencing the deployment of a U.S.-led military operation to ensure the safety of the nearby businesses.
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Due to attacks on its ships, Maersk sealed the Bab al-Mandab strait in early December, and the Suez Canal, which is heavily used by ships from all over the world, remains closed for most routes.
On December 19, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby announced that ships and aircraft from many countries would join the US in “Protector of Prosperity Operation” surveillance and defense operations against Houthi militants attacking commerce ships in the Red Sea.
The United States announced on Tuesday the beginning of a global operation to protect Red Sea trade from Iran-backed Yemeni terrorists who have been firing drones and missiles at international shipping since last month.
They claim it is in response to Israel’s attack in Gaza.
“The Suez Canal is once again being used as a gateway between Asia and Europe as of Sunday, December 24, 2023, as confirmed by the previously announced multinational security initiative Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) to enable maritime trade to pass through the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden,” Masersk stated in a statement.
Maersk said it would provide further information in the following days. However, it stated that depending on how security situations develop, it may have to reroute ship traffic again.
Maersk announced on Tuesday that it will redirect ships around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope. For shipments coming from Asia, it said that it would apply container surcharges to cover the extra expenses of travel time.
Several other companies, including oil major BP (BP.L), have suspended Red Sea activities in recent weeks due to safety concerns.
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