ShippingWatch said the pact would involve shipping companies agreeing to not go to Israel in return for being allowed through safely.

Investigators said their findings so far did not suggest a widespread flaw with the Boeing Max 9 aircraft.

Those who support the importation policy have said that buying drugs from other countries could help lower medication costs in the U.S.

Procurement used to be tasked with a clear and basic mission: Sign up the best suppliers at the cheapest price. Not anymore.

Since the Houthi attacks began, an estimated 181 vessels have been rerouted around Africa, while another 26 ships are opting to drift

Some potential targets of the coalition's attacks could include launchers for anti-ship missiles and drones, as well as storage facilities for ammunition.

The company said that its vessel, the Maersk Hangzhou, was targeted by Houthis in attack boats December 31.

Physical operations will present the biggest challenge to companies at the beginning of 2024 with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East coupled with climate issues disrupting shipping networks.

The workers’ main demand is “for the companies to comply with occupational health and safety” laws, said Katsaing, the Serikat Pekerja Indonesia Sejahtera (SPIS) workers’ union chairman.

Boeing has recommended that the checks, which take around two hours, should be made within the next two weeks.