Maersk will continue to monitor the security situation in the region closely. If volatility increases or conditions deteriorate, the company plans to revert to the Cape of Good Hope routing to maintain operational safety and stability.
Sustainability in focus
The trans-Suez corridor remains the preferred route for most logistics companies, and Maersk has been intent on re-establishing its presence in the Red Sea since conflict first disrupted global trade. Serving as a crucial link between East and West, the Suez Canal ensures optimal efficiency across shipping networks.
The route passing through the Suez, Red Sea, and Bab el-Mandeb Strait provides the quickest passage between Asia and Europe, creating it not only more efficient but also the most sustainable option for international trade by reducing both distance and emissions. Prior to the disruptions, about 3.5 million tonnes of cargo passed through the Suez each day; following the Houthi attacks, that figure dropped nearly 60% to around 1.25 million tonnes.
Shipping from Singapore to Rotterdam via the canal takes roughly 26 days across 8,500 nautical miles. In contrast, the detour around Africa extconcludes the journey to 36 days and 11,800 nautical miles—substantially increasing fuel apply and emissions. Returning to the Suez Canal, therefore, supports Maersk’s decarbonisation goals and those of its clients by assisting to reduce environmental impacts across the supply chain.
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Avoiding disruption
Maersk’s return to the Suez is driven by its strategic collaboration with the Suez Canal Authority, both parties working to strengthen safe, efficient global logistics. While this is a positive step forward, some disruption is expected as routes shift and networks rebalance.
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