Delivery large Maersk mentioned Tuesday it is going to pause operations within the Pink Sea “till futher discover” after one other assault by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen over the weekend.

“We now have determined to pause all transits via the Pink Sea/Gulf of Aden till additional discover,” the Danish firm mentioned in a press release to prospects. “In instances the place it makes most sense for our prospects, vessels might be rerouted and proceed their journey across the Cape of Good Hope.”

Maersk mentioned final week it was ready to permit vessels to renew crusing via the Pink Sea, because of the beginning of a U.S.-led worldwide naval operation to guard ships from Houthi insurgent assaults.

Houthi rebels primarily based in Yemen have been attacking business vessels within the Pink Sea for months in retaliation for Israel’s assault on the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. The assaults have brought on main disruptions in transport, with many corporations pausing or rerouting shipments across the Cape of Good Hope, including prices and delays.

Maersk paused all Pink Sea sailings for 48 hours signaled after one other assault on Saturday. On Monday, the corporate signaled it could as soon as once more resume shipments after the pause expired however has since reversed course.

“We stay dedicated to minimizing the influence on our prospects’ provide chains and can proceed to maintain you up to date on the state of affairs,” the corporate mentioned.