Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk are expanding their service calls to Jeddah, utilizing the Red Sea.

The entities involved

• Jeddah →

  city in Saudi Arabia

  • Jeddah is preparing to host a conference where UNICEF and WHO report on severe water supply shortages.Tue 12:57
  • Houthis escalate attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting areas near Jeddah, Marib, and Khamis Mushait, while Saudi air defenses protect Mecca's airspace.Sun 10:12
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Energy risks for Southeast Asia are exposed due to the Iran war, causing demand shocks observed by a solar company in Manila, amidst the IEA's assessments.Tue 14:56
  • Israel and the Pentagon assess escalating tensions across the Middle East, involving Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia.Tue 14:16

Related events

• Iran-backed Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, launched a missile attack targeting Riyadh on September 18, 2026.Sep 20
• Houthi rebels struck Saudi vessels and affected key shipping routes amid renewed US-Iran bombing.Jul 24
• The conflict involving the Houthis in the Middle East is causing disastrous consequences for civilians.Oct 13