Dec 28 Reuters Iranianbacked Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza.

The attacks, targeting a route that allows EastWest trade, especially of oil, to use the Suez Canal to save the time and expense of circumnavigating Africa, prompted some shipping companies to reroute vessels earlier in December.

Others, now encouraged by the deployment of a U.S.led military operation, are resuming crossings of the area.

Below are companies39; reactions in alphabetical order to the situation in the Red Sea

C.H. ROBINSON

The global logistics group said on Dec. 22 it had rerouted more than 25 vessels around the Cape of Good Hope over the past week, and that number would likely continue to grow.

Blank sailings and rate increases are expected to continue across many trades into Q1 of 2024, it added.

CMA CGM

The French shipping group is planning a gradual increase in the number of vessels transiting the Suez Canal, it said on Dec. 26. This decision is based on an indepth evaluation of the security landscape and our commitment to the security and safety of our seafarers, CMA CGM said in a statement.

The company had previously rerouted several vessels via the Cape of Good Hope.

EURONAV

The Belgian oil tanker firm said on Dec. 18 it would avoid the Red Sea area until further notice.

EVERGREEN

The Taiwanese container shipping line said on Dec. 18 its vessels on…