Air Routes Followed by Sea Lanes Blocked... US "Likely to Ban Russian Ships from Entry"

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 2nd (local time), citing administration officials, that the Biden administration is expected to ban Russian-flagged vessels from entering the United States as part of sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine.

Jin Seroka, director of the Port of Los Angeles (LA), the largest port in the U.S., stated, "We expect an announcement from Washington today banning all Russian vessels from our coasts."

Similar sanctions were previously announced in the UK. However, in the U.S., Russian vessels account for less than 1% of total cargo volume, leading to expectations that this measure will be largely symbolic.

Moreover, the world's largest container shipping companies such as Switzerland's MSC, Denmark's Maersk, and Germany's Hapag-Lloyd have already suspended calls at Russian ports.

This move is seen as significant in terms of continuing to expand sanctions against Russia. President Joe Biden announced a measure banning Russian aircraft from entering and using U.S. airspace during his first State of the Union address the previous night.

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