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Russian ships avoid the Suez Canal for fear of shelling
Gas tankers from Russia began to avoid entering the Suez Canal due to the risk of shelling by the Yemeni Houthis.
Suez Canal revenue fell by 40% due to fighting in the Red Sea
At the beginning of January 2024, the number of ships that crossed the Suez Canal decreased by 30% – due to the deterioration of the situation in the Red Sea.
The Houthis mistakenly attacked a tanker with Russian oil
The Yemeni Houthis mistakenly attacked a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying Russian oil.
Russia received a new frigate “Admiral Golovko”
The Russian Navy received a new frigate “Admiral Golovko” project 22350.
The US and Britain attacked a Houthi base in a port on the Red Sea
The United States and Great Britain launched a massive strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, including a base in a port on the Red Sea.
A ton of cocaine from Nicaragua was found in the port of St. Petersburg
A ton of cocaine, which was delivered from Nicaragua, was found in the port of St. Petersburg (Russia).
Turkey ranks first among importers of Russian grain
According to the results of the first half of the 2023/2024 fiscal year, Turkey remains the main grain importer from the Russian Federation.
The UAE has banned the passage of some tankers that can carry Rosneft
The United Arab Emirates has banned tankers from Cameroon, which may carry Russian oil, from entering its waters.
ZIM invests in container tracking devices
Following the escalation of the conflict in the Red Sea and an increase in piracy in the African region, ZIM will place tracking devices on its container ships.
The Houthis have declared open war against the forces of the international coalition in the Red Sea
The US Navy repelled another attack by the Yemeni Houthis. The targets of the militants were both ships of the coalition forces and civilian vessels passing through the region.
