Red Sea

• Iran-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

  Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade.

  World

  Jul 20
  
• Red Sea attacks could push more cargo to Port of Vancouver after record year: CEO

  Since December, attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants have pushed shippers to steer clear of the Red Sea and reroute around Africa., to the benefit of the Port of Vancouver.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2024
  
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• Ship hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, first to be lost in conflict

  The Belize-flagged Rubymar had been drifting northward after being struck by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile on Feb. 18.

  World

  Mar 2, 2024
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• Dozens more U.S., U.K. strikes target ‘deeply buried’ Houthi targets

  The strikes from the United States and United Kingdom targeted Houthi sites, including 'deeply buried' weapons caches, as well as air defence systems.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2024
• Panama Canal drought adds further strain on global trade amid Red Sea crisis

  Severe drought conditions have reduced water levels in the Panama Canal, forcing authorities to reduce ship crossings. The crisis in the Red Sea has compounded impacts on trade.

  World

  Jan 25, 2024
• Biden says allied action hasn’t yet stopped Red Sea ship attacks by Houthis

  Biden said the U.S. would continue the strikes, even though so far they have not stopped the Houthis from continuing to harass commercial and military vessels.

  U.S. News

  Jan 18, 2024
• U.S. launches missile barrage at Houthi targets in 4th day of strikes

  The strikes followed the official announcement that the U.S. has put the Houthis back on its list of specially designated global terrorists.

  U.S. News

  Jan 17, 2024
• Red Sea shipping disruption could last ‘at least a few months,’ Maersk CEO says

  Maersk and other large shipping lines have instructed hundreds of commercial vessels to stay clear of the Red Sea, sending vessels on the longer route around Africa.

  World

  Jan 17, 2024
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• Global trade patterns change amid Red Sea attacks

  The Iran-allied Houthi group has threatened to expand its targets to include U.S. ships in response to American and British strikes on its sites in Yemen.

  World

  Jan 16, 2024
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• How Canadian shippers are feeling the strain of the Red Sea conflict

  Canadian shippers are starting to feel the strain of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, as container rates rise and boats are late to arrive.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2024