Overview
- Maersk reported a successful Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb passage for one vessel, its first in nearly two years, and said it is not shifting its wider network back to Suez yet.
- The company described its move as a stepwise approach rather than a full reopening of trans-Suez routes.
- CMA CGM plans to route its India–U.S. INDAMEX service via the Suez Canal starting in January, according to its published schedule.
- Hapag-Lloyd’s chief executive signaled a gradual industry return, estimating a 60 to 90 day transition to prevent sudden port congestion.
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen said it is still evaluating conditions and will not resume transits until its requirements are met, as security remains a central concern following the October ceasefire.