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Suez Canal and Red Sea shipping news – transit volumes, Houthi attack impacts, Egypt toll changes, war risk premiums, and Cape rerouting cost analysis.

Friday, January 16, 2026
A CMA CGM containership transits the South Red Sea under escort by a EUNAVFOR warship
Shipping

The Gradual Return of Ships to the Red Sea Hits a Key Milestone

After more than two years of avoiding the Red Sea, the world’s leading container lines are inching back to the vital lane for east-west trade and indicating

January 16, 2026
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, next to cranes at the APM Terminals in the port of Algeciras, Spain January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk Charts First Structural Return to Red Sea After Houthi Attacks

Maersk said on Thursday that one of its services will resume using the Red Sea and Suez Canal this month, marking a key step towards ending two years of

January 15, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A Maersk containership is seen near Suez Canal Bridge which is known as the "Peace Bridge" in the Suez Canal, Egypt, August 6, 2023. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Maersk Makes Another Voyage Through Red Sea in Test of Safety

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S has safely sailed another ship through the southern part of the Red Sea, its second successful attempt after most shipping lines have

January 13, 2026
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Shipping

Two CMA CGM Vessels Navigate the Suez Canal in Sign of Easing Tension

Two vessels from CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, have traveled through the Suez Canal, the authority that runs the waterway said

December 23, 2025
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Friday, December 19, 2025
Shipping

Maersk Tests Red Sea Waters With First Transit in Nearly Two Years

Danish shipping company Maersk MAERSKb.CO announced on Friday that one of its vessels successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the

December 19, 2025
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Maritime Security Incidents

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Say No Timeline for Resuming Sailings Through the Red Sea

Danish shipping company Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Wednesday it had no specific timeline for when it would resume sailings through the Red Sea for its

November 26, 2025
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Friday, November 21, 2025
Shipping

Sanctioned Russia LNG Cargo Heads to Suez on Shadow-Fleet Vessel

A liquefied natural gas tanker that’s part of a shadow fleet of vessels that helps Russia skirt sanctions is heading toward the Suez Canal, after sailing

November 21, 2025
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Ports

Egypt’s Suez Canal Container Terminal Completes $500 Million Expansion

The Suez Canal Container Terminal in East Port Said has officially opened a major expansion that adds 2.2 million TEUs of annual capacity, bringing the

November 18, 2025
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Friday, November 7, 2025
Shipping

Two Tankers With Russian Oil Drop Anchor at Sea in Sign Sanctions Hit Sales

Two tankers carrying around 1.5 million barrels of Russian Urals crude have dropped anchor at sea on either end of the Suez Canal, in an apparent sign of the

November 7, 2025
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Shipping

Suez Canal Authority Denies Role in Detention of Sanctioned Russian Tanker

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has issued a strong denial of reports claiming it detained the Russian-flagged crude oil tanker Dignity, stating that the

November 5, 2025
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Shipping

Suez Canal Reports Biggest Recovery in Vessel Traffic Since Red Sea Crisis Began

The Suez Canal Authority is reporting significant progress in its recovery from vessel diversions due to the Red Sea crisis, with October marking the highest

November 5, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Shipping

Maersk Shares Hit Three-month Low on Prospect of Gaza Deal Reopening Red Sea Route

Maersk shares fell on Thursday on expectations a Gaza ceasefire deal could eventually restore container shipping routes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal,

October 9, 2025
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Shipping

Egypt’s Suez Canal Offers 15% Discount For Big Container Ships to Win Back Trade

Egypt's Suez Canal will offer a 15% discount on transit fees for container ships with net tonnage of at least 130,000 metric tons, to encourage trade back

May 13, 2025
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Shipping

Trump Says US Ships Need Free Travel Through Panama, Suez Canals

By María Paula Mijares Torres Apr 26, 2025 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump called for “free of charge” passage of American ships through

April 26, 2025
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Energy

Houthi Attack Pause Lets Europe Get More Fuel Via Suez for Now

By Prejula Prem Mar 21, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A pause in Houthi attacks on commercial shipping has seen fuel traders import more cargoes into Europe via

March 21, 2025
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Sunday, February 23, 2025
Shipping

Egypt Says Dozens Of Ships Return To Suez Canal After Ceasefire

By Salma El Wardany Feb 23, 2025(Bloomberg) –Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said 47 ships have rerouted to use the waterway since the start of

February 23, 2025
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Shipping

Suez Canal Chief Says Red Sea Crisis Did Not Create Sustainable Route to Replace Canal

CAIRO, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie said on Wednesday that the Red Sea crisis did not create a sustainable route to

February 19, 2025
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Shipping

Red Sea Ship Traffic Is Yet to Pick Up as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

Ship traffic through the Red Sea has remained slow in recent weeks despite a prolonged period without attacks from Yemen’s

February 11, 2025
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Monday, February 10, 2025
News

Suez Canal Chief Expects Traffic Recovery to Start by End-March

Suez Canal Authority chief Osama Rabie said he expects traffic through the Egyptian waterway to gradually return to normal by late March and fully recover by

February 10, 2025
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Saturday, February 8, 2025
News

First LNG Carrier in Five Months Passes through Bab-el-Mandeb Strait as Houthi Threat Eases

Liquid natural gas producers have been avoiding the Red Sea for much of 2024 amid continuous attacks by Houthi militants. This may now be changing as the first

February 8, 2025
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