2023-12-25T05:18:31+00:00
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/ The Danish shipping company “Maersk” said that it is preparing to resume its operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, attributing its decision to the deployment of a US-led military force aimed at ensuring the safety of trade in the region.
The giant shipping company temporarily stopped sending ships through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait this month due to attacks on its ships.
On Tuesday, the United States announced the launch of a multinational operation to protect trade in the Red Sea from attacks by the Yemeni Houthis, who have been launching drones and missiles at international ships since last month in what they say is a response to the Israeli war in Gaza.
“As of Sunday, December 24, 2023, we have received confirmation that the previously announced multinational security initiative (Prosperity Sentinel) has been established and deployed to allow maritime trade to pass through the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden and return once again to use the Suez Canal as a gateway between Asia,” Maersk said in a statement. And Europe.”
She added, “With the activation of this initiative, we are preparing to allow ships heading to the east and west to resume transit through the Red Sea.”
Maersk stated that it would announce more details in the coming days, but indicated that it may resort again to diverting ships according to safety conditions.
Last Tuesday, the company announced the rerouting of ships around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, and said that it would impose additional fees on containers for shipments heading from Asia to cover the additional costs resulting from the increased trip duration.
Several other companies also announced the suspension of sailing of their ships in the Red Sea due to safety concerns in recent weeks, including the major oil company (BP).