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Business

Shipping giant Maersk prepares to restart operations in Red Sea

Denmark's Maersk, like several other shipping companies, had paused Red Sea journeys due to Houthi attacks in the area.

26 December 2023

Yemen

Shipping companies abandon Red Sea routes over Houthi attacks

The decision comes as a British destroyer shoots down a 'suspected attack drone' in the ocean which lies between Asia and Africa.

16 December 2023

Business

Maersk to slash 10,000 jobs over difficult container trade environment

Maersk, the world’s biggest shipping company, plans to eliminate 10,000 jobs due to what it described as a challenging environment for container trade and logistics services.

3 November 2023

Germany

Large container ship freed after running aground off German island

Initial attempts to free the 400-metre long vessel were unsuccessful.

3 February 2022