Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Maersk Considers Gradual Return to Suez Route
Maersk is a big shipping company.
They have been sending their ships around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa because it was not safe to go through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
This is because a group called the Houthis was attacking ships.
Now, Maersk is thinking about going back to the Suez Canal route, but only if it is safe.
They are not planning to do this right away, but they might start with a few test trips.
This change could help ships travel faster between Asia and Europe, as the current route adds 10-15 days to the journey.
Maersk is considering a gradual return to the trans-Suez corridor for its East-West network.
The current route is via the Cape of Good Hope due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Maersk emphasizes the safety of crew, vessels, and cargo as the top priority.
No planned sailings currently, but they may start with a limited number of test trips.
The diversion has resulted in 10-15 days of delays for shipments between Asia and Europe.
- Who
- Maersk, a Danish shipping major
- What
- Considering a gradual return to the trans-Suez corridor
- When
- No specific timeline mentioned, but considering after security thresholds are met
- Where
- Currently using the Cape of Good Hope route, considering the Suez Canal and Red Sea
- Why
- Due to improved security conditions and previous Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
- Company
- Maersk
- Current Route
- Cape of Good Hope
- Considered Route
- Trans-Suez corridor
- Reason for Diversion
- Houthi attacks in Red Sea
- Impact of Diversion
- 10-15 days of delays
- Date of Diversion
- December 2023
- Current Status
- No planned sailings currently