Cargo ship seizure could affect Japan supply chains, minister says

Crude oil and LNG imports not affected for the time being

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The British-owned Galaxy Leader, operated by NYK Line, was captured in the Red Sea. © Reuters

DAISHI CHIBA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's trade minister on Monday warned of potential supply chain disruptions following the capture of a cargo ship operated by Nippon Yusen, or NYK Line, by Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi militants.

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