London CNN —Leading shipping groups have urged governments “with influence” to put a stop to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea after a second freighter sank this week.
The latest sinking is likely to have led to another death, according to a statement Wednesday from more than a dozen shipping associations, including the International Chamber of Shipping and the World Shipping Council.
The longer diversion around the southern tip of Africa has sent shipping costs soaring and is causing congestion at ports in Asia and Europe, threatening to scramble global supply chains.
We call for states with influence in the region to safeguard our innocent seafarers and for the swift de-escalation of the situation in the Red Sea,” they added.
“Houthi attacks continue to make the Red Sea unsafe, and increases in charter activity and rates indicate carriers expect congestion to remain a factor for some time,” he added.
Persons:
”, “, Hapag Lloyd, Judah Levine
Organizations:
London CNN, International Chamber of Shipping, World Shipping Council, Maritime Trade, Royal Navy, Shipping, Maersk, Drewry, Carriers
Locations:
Red, Africa, Asia, Europe, ., Yemen, Gaza, Suez, London, Red Sea, Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, China, Barcelona, Spain