US Tries to Persuade Shippers to Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Attacks

  • Military says it’s ‘engaged with industry’ to ease concerns
  • Shippers wait to see if safe passage is provided, analyst says
Houthi fighters approach the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea on Nov. 20.

Source: Handout/Getty Images

Lock
This article is for subscribers only.

Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here.

The US military is trying to reassure shipping companies that a multinational force is making it safe to sail through the Red Sea and Suez Canal even though attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels show no sign of stopping.