Red Sea
CMA CGM to Restore Multiple Europe-to-Asia Transits Via Suez Canal
The ocean carrier is reviving three eastbound backhaul service lines for its Ocean Alliance vessel-sharing…
Maersk Prepares for Red Sea Resumption, But Won’t Commit to a Timeline
A company spokesperson shot down a report that the ocean carrier was beginning to phase in return to the Suez…
ZIM Signals Readiness for Red Sea Return, If Insurers Sign Off
Even as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has bred more optimism, ZIM and rivals say war-risk insurers, and the…
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CMA CGM Flags Tough 2026 for Shipping Amid Rising Capacity Risks
The French ocean carrier says a potential Red Sea reopening could unleash excess capacity just as global…
Houthis Suspend Red Sea Strikes, but Calm Remains ‘Somewhat Fragile’
The Yemeni militant group ties the alleged cessation to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as carriers like Maersk…
Maersk CEO: China’s Export Surge is Propping Up 2025 Container Market
Despite the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, the ocean carrier has lifted its global container market volume…
Red Sea Return Could Flood Europe’s Ports With Cargo
A swift shift back to the Suez Canal would free up millions of TEUs but risk overwhelming European gateways…
Suez Canal Urges Maersk to Return as Gaza Ceasefire Plan Takes Shape
Even as the canal's operator pushes for renewed traffic, the carrier says it is too early to assess how…
Houthis Vow More Red Sea Attacks on Israel-Linked Ships
Last month, the Yemini group attacked multiple vessels, killing four seafarers on the bulk carrier MV…
Houthi Attacks Sink Ship in Red Sea Amid Renewed Threats
Two commercial vessels targeted in 24 hours raise fears of an escalated campaign against Israel-linked…
Israel’s Strikes on Iran Trigger Elevated Shipping Risks Across Middle East
The attacks prompted the U.K. and Greece to advise shipping fleets to be more cautious in sailing areas like…
As Houthis Warn of ‘War’ Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Red Sea Shipping Still Stagnant
Reports of a possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities have sparked threats from the group…
As CMA CGM Flirts with Red Sea Comeback, Will Others Follow Suit?
In June, the carrier will reroute its MEDEX service—connecting ports across the Middle East, Indian…
Hapag-Lloyd: China-to-US Volumes Surge 50% Since Tariff Rollback
The ocean carrier affirmed its full-year guidance even amid the uncertainty both geopolitically and in the…
Suez Canal Offers 15% Rebates to Attract Shipping Back to the Red Sea
CMA CGM appears to be making a slow return to the canal, representing 19 percent of tonnage passing through…