Ambrey: Red Sea Shipping Expected to Resume Gradually After Conditional Houthi Ceasefire

Maritime traffic through the Red Sea is expected to make a gradual comeback following the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire, though security experts warn that risks remain for certain vessels.

According to maritime security firm Ambrey, the resumption of shipping operations hinges on the durability of the ceasefire that took effect on Sunday, January 19. The ceasefire’s first phase is scheduled to last 42 days, with negotiations for Phase 2 expected by week five.

“The threat to shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden continues to be conditional,” Ambrey notes in their latest threat assessment.

While the Houthi-aligned Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has announced…