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environment12 days ago•33 min saved

Arctic Ice Loss Since 1980 Visualized: 2050 Ice-Free Summers on the Horizon

Since 1980, the Arctic’s minimum sea ice has shrunk by about 1.1 million square miles (roughly the size of Argentina), at a rate of about 12.2% per decade, with projections of ice-free summers by around 2050. The visualization (NASA/World Bank data) maps ice loss against country land areas, highlighting geopolitical and shipping shifts as Arctic routes open up. Global powers, including China with its Polar Silk Road and the Northern Sea Route, are preparing for a more accessible Arctic, while the region also holds significant oil potential (~412 billion barrels) and Greenland’s rare-earth reserves (~1.5 million metric tons).

via Visual Capitalist|

#arctic #climatechange #environment

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iranian Commander Confronts Foreign Naval Operations in Strategic Waters"

Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has declared a readiness to confront "the enemy" in response to the presence of foreign naval forces in strategic shipping routes. This statement comes amid heightened tensions as Iran's allies, the Houthi movement, have attacked vessels in support of Hamas against Israel. Salami emphasized the need to defend Iran's national interests and warned foreign powers to maintain their distance from the region. The Revolutionary Guards' navy has reportedly made significant advancements to challenge global naval powers, and Iran's warship Alborz has been deployed to the Red Sea to secure shipping routes.

via Yahoo News|

##hosseinsalami #iran

business-and-economy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shipping Firms Face Tough Decisions Amid Rising Red Sea Tensions and Warnings"

Maersk, a leading container shipping company, has decided to reroute its vessels around Africa, bypassing the Red Sea and the Suez Canal due to ongoing Houthi attacks in the region. This decision, aimed at ensuring the safety of their ships and crew, will result in longer journey times and increased shipping costs due to the additional distance, fuel, and crew time required. The rerouting comes after a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the area, despite a multinational operation led by the United States to protect maritime trade. The Red Sea is a critical trade route, accounting for about 12 percent of global trade.

via Al Jazeera English|

##business-and-economy #houthiattacks

businessfinance2 years ago•0 min saved

"Rising Red Sea Tensions: Navigating Houthi Threats and Soaring Container Rates"

Maersk, a global leader in shipping, has decided to reroute its ships away from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future. This strategic move comes as container rates have seen a significant increase. The decision is likely a response to various factors, including geopolitical tensions, piracy risks, or other operational challenges that could affect the safety and efficiency of their shipping routes. This rerouting could have implications for global trade and logistics, potentially affecting delivery times and costs.

via Financial Times|

##businessfinance #containerrates

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Maersk Halts Red Sea Navigation Indefinitely Following Houthi Attack"

Maersk has suspended its shipping transits through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden indefinitely after the M/V Maersk Hangzhou was attacked by a missile and small boats, which were subsequently neutralized with the help of a U.S. Navy helicopter. The incident is part of a series of attacks by Iran-backed Houthis, leading to heightened security concerns in the region. Maersk is rerouting vessels and assessing the situation to minimize the impact on customers' supply chains, while about half of the containerships that normally transit the region have been rerouted since December. The U.S. Central Command has recorded multiple illegal attacks by the Houthis on international shipping in recent months.

via gCaptain|

##houthiattacks #maersk

world-news-business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Maersk Suspends Red Sea Navigation, Mulls Future Steps Following Attacks"

Maersk is set to decide on Tuesday whether to continue using the Suez Canal for Red Sea routes or to reroute ships around Africa after a Houthi militant attack on the Maersk Hangzhou. The company temporarily halted Red Sea sailings and is monitoring the situation closely, with over 30 vessels affected. Rival company Hapag-Lloyd has already extended its diversion of Red Sea routes until January 9th. The Suez Canal is a critical shipping lane, and diverting around Africa can add significant costs to shipping companies.

via gCaptain|

##houthiattack #maersk

business-and-economy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shipping Giants Grapple with Red Sea Dilemma Amid Rising Houthi Attacks"

Maersk is set to decide on Tuesday whether to continue using the Suez Canal route through the Red Sea or to reroute ships around Africa after a Houthi militant attack on the Maersk Hangzhou. The attack prompted a 48-hour pause in Red Sea sailings and affected over 30 Maersk vessels. The U.S. military intervened during the incident, and the affected ship is now near the Suez Canal. The decision will impact maritime trade, as the Suez Canal is a key passage for global container ship cargo, and rerouting around Africa significantly increases costs and travel time.

via Reuters|

##business-and-economy #houthiattack