Tag: Maersk Line

U.S. and British Forces Fend Off Houthi Attack in Red Sea

American officials and their allies warned that there would be consequences for the Houthis, the Iranian-backed armed group that has disrupted shipping in the Red Sea.

Red Sea Attacks Leave Shipping Companies With Difficult Choices

Attacks on two dozen ships since November are forcing shipping lines to figure out whether and when to skip the Suez Canal and send vessels on longer voyages around Africa.

Red Sea Attacks Add Another Snarl to Global Shipping

Already hampered by problems at the Panama Canal, shipping companies are now steering clear of the Suez Canal to avoid being attacked in the Red Sea.

Battle Over Deep-Sea Mining Takes on New Urgency as Trial Run Winds Down

A Canadian company is testing mining equipment in the Pacific Ocean in its quest for metals needed for electric vehicles. Environmentalists oppose the mining, which could begin in 2024.