CMA CGM has announced the Group's preventative measures for navigation in the Red Sea amid escalating threats to vessels passing through the waterway. 

The French shipping and logistics company said the CMA CGM Group is "deeply concerned" about the recent attacks on commercial vessels unfolding in the Red Sea region.

"We have been taking over the past days increasing prevention measures to ensure the safety of our vessels and their crews navigating these waters. The situation is further deteriorating, and concern for safety is increasing," CMA CGM added.

"As such, we have decided to instruct all CMA CGM containerships in the area that are scheduled to pass through the Red Sea to reach safe areas and pause their journey in safe waters with immediate effect until further notice."

The shipping line — one of the world's biggest — said it is taking all necessary steps to preserve its transportation services for its customers.