News / Maersk halts local ship movements following attack

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Maersk has told all vessels intending to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait to pause their journey until further notice.

The Strait is at the entrance to the Red Sea, the approach lane to the Suez Canal.

The line told customers: “We are monitoring the situation constantly and retrieving all available intelligence on the security situation in the area. We expect to share more information about any next steps for these paused vessels within the next few days.

“Ensuring the safety ...