Japan's major shipping companies are suspending routes that pass through the Red Sea for all of their vessels. NYK Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen cite safety concerns amid heightened tensions in the region.
Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea. The US government announced last week that US and British forces had struck rebel bases in retaliation.
The Japanese firms have previously avoided the waters for voyages involving Israel. But the companies are expanding the policy for all their ships to ensure the safe delivery of their cargo.
The Red Sea connects with the Suez Canal, allowing the shortest passage between Asia and Europe.
The shipping companies will use alternative routes, including those going around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
The suspensions could lead to higher shipping costs and disrupted supply chains.
Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea. The US government announced last week that US and British forces had struck rebel bases in retaliation.
The Japanese firms have previously avoided the waters for voyages involving Israel. But the companies are expanding the policy for all their ships to ensure the safe delivery of their cargo.
The Red Sea connects with the Suez Canal, allowing the shortest passage between Asia and Europe.
The shipping companies will use alternative routes, including those going around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
The suspensions could lead to higher shipping costs and disrupted supply chains.
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Japanese shipping companies, including NYK Line, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Kawasaki Kisen, are suspending routes through the Red Sea due to safety concerns amid regional tensions. The heightened threats come from Houthi rebels in Yemen who have been attacking vessels. In response, these companies
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240117_26/
Date: Jan. 17, 2024
Created: 2024/01/17 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 18:50
Last Read: 2024/01/18 08:50