The world’s second largest container shipping company, Maersk, on Friday said that all vessels previously paused and due to sail through the Red Sea region will now be re-routed around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope for safety reasons.
“For all future vessels planned to sail through the area, a case-by-case assessment will take place to determine whether adjustments need to be made – including diversions via the Cape of Good Hope and further contingency measures,” Maersk said.