MSC vessel crosses Houthi attack chokepoint for first time in 18 months

Ship grounded in the Red Sea in May

CMA CGM is the only main container carrier to operate regular transits through the Red Sea, under escort by the French navy. — CMA CGM is the only main container carrier to operate regular transits through the Red Sea, under escort by the French navy.Photo: French Navy

Ian Lewis

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 3 July 2025, 11:41Updated 3 July 2025, 12:30

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