Japan’s NYK announces the temporary suspension of the passage of its ships through the Red Sea

Japan’s largest shipping company, Nippon Yusen (NYK Line), has announced the suspension of all its ships’ passage through the Red Sea. The decision comes in the wake of advice from the joint naval force “Guardian of Prosperity” to avoid the region following the recent US and British strikes against Houthi group targets in Yemen. A spokesperson for NYK Line confirmed the move on Tuesday, adding that instructions were issued for its ships near the Red Sea to wait in safe waters while the company assessed the possibility of altering their course. This decision reflects a growing trend among global shipping companies to reroute vessels away from the Red Sea amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.