Defence Intelligence Agency: Red Sea container shipping down by 90%

Container shipping through the Red Sea has declined by approximately 90% since December 2023 as a result of Houthi attacks, according to a report published by the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).

The report, entitled Yemen: Houthi Attacks Placing Pressure on International Trade, follows the DIA’s February report describing the Houthis’ use of Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct attacks in the Middle East.

Since November last year, the Houthis have conducted dozen attacks against commercial ships and have defied the United Nations and other international organisations that have called for an end to their maritime aggression.