US, UK Ships Return to Red Sea

US ships return to Red Sea amid Gaza ceasefire
U.S. ships are returning to the Red Sea following promises from Yemen’s Houthi rebels to abstain from attacks on American and British vessels. The pledge, which comes after more than a year of
More Ships May Return to the Red Sea if Houthis Hold Their Fire
Shipping companies expressed caution about using the shorter route between Asia and Europe that many ships have avoided for more than a year.
Suez Canal Authority says stability returning to Red Sea
Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie has told shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk there are signs of stability returning to the Red Sea, and urged the company to take that into account when planning sea routes,
Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has released the crew of a cargo ship more than a year after its fighters hijacked the vessel in the Red Sea, as part of its campaign of attacks in support of Hamas in its war against Israel.
Houthi Threat on Red Sea Shipping Still ‘Conditional’ Despite Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Despite recently touting a Suez route, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said it will stick to Cape of Good Hope until further notice.
U.S. and U.K. Ships Return to Red Sea After Houthis Vow to Hold Fire
Six ships linked to the U.S. and U.K. have successfully transited the area without coming under attack since January 19.
Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Yemen’s Houthis signal they’ll now limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli ships
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have signaled they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships as a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip takes hold.
Ship Fire in Red Sea Not Linked to Houthi Attacks, Maritime Center Says
A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation,
Crew abandon HK-flagged container ship in Red Sea after fire, sources say
The crew of the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia have abandoned the container ship in the Red Sea after it caught fire on Tuesday, two maritime sources said, adding the cause of the incident was not immediately clear.
With Gaza ceasefire, Yemen's Houthi rebels halt attacks on ships in the Red Sea
With the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Houthi rebels in Yemen have stopped missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea and have also released a shipping crew held hostage for over a year.
French shipping giant CMA CGM to keep avoiding Red Sea
French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM will continue to avoid the Red Sea even though it considers the region is more ...
Released crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea arrive in Oman
The Galaxy Leader was taken in November 2023 at the start of the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the ...
Yemen’s Houthi rebels release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea in November 2023
The move by the Iranian-backed Houthis marks their latest effort to de-escalate their attacks following a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Diminished Hamas Remains Dominant Power In Gaza Despite Devastating Israel War
Hamas has survived Israel’s 15-month war in the Gaza Strip. Now, the militant group is replenishing its ranks, although restocking its weapons supplies will be more difficult.
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Israeli doctors say five released Thai hostages in “fair” health after 15 months of captivity
BEER YAAKOV, Israel (AP) — When the mother of one of the Thai hostages held in the Gaza Strip for over a year caught sight of her son on a Facebook livestream after his release Thursday, he had ...
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Geopolitical risks dampen container trade growth
GLOBAL container trade is projected to grow by 2.6 percent in 2025, with shipping lines facing challenges from geopolitical instability, regulatory changes and disruptions in key routes like the Red ...