Tag: Suez Canal
Fewer container ships in the Red Sea
As of: March 11, 2024 3:00 p.m Given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, international container shipping continues to avoid the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. The global…
Cargo volume through Suez Canal almost halved due to Houthi attacks
As of: January 26, 2024 1:33 p.m Because of the attacks by the Houthi militia, fewer ships are sailing through the Red Sea. The United Nations warns of the consequences…
Suez Canal crisis: Hapag-Lloyd offers land transit through Saudi Arabia – Economy
In view of the ongoing tense situation in the Red Sea, Hapag-Lloyd is offering its customers a transit service across Saudi Arabia. According to a message published online to customers,…
Because of Houthi attacks: Tesla has to temporarily stop production in Grünheide – Economy
The car manufacturer Tesla has to interrupt a large part of its vehicle production at the Grünheide plant in Brandenburg for two weeks. The reason for this was the lack…
Houthi rebels attack freighters in the Red Sea again
As of: December 18, 2023 3:55 p.m The Suez Canal is becoming increasingly dangerous for freighters: Houthi rebels have once again fired on at least one merchant ship. Several shipping…
Hapag-Lloyd reroutes routes – economy
After attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea, the Hamburg container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd wants to avoid passage through the Suez Canal until further notice. Hapag-Lloyd…