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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jastine Beatrice Yap

Billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla Halts German Production Amidst Shipping Attacks in Red Sea

The decision to temporarily halt production underscores the vulnerability of relying on singular supply chain routes, especially in regions facing heightened security risks. (Credit: AFP News)

Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, is set to temporarily cease the majority of production at its Berlin factory for two weeks due to parts delivery delays resulting from attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

The suspension of production, scheduled from January 29 to February 11, comes in response to shipping disruptions in the Red Sea caused by attacks conducted by Iranian-backed Houthi militants.

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