Return of Mega Container Ships to the Suez Canal Emerges as a Positive to Indian Exporters

Return of mega container ships to the Suez Canal emerges as a positive to Indian exporters

The Suez Canal, on Saturday, witnessed the transit of Bangkok Maersk with carrying capacity of 17,200 TEUs, on its voyage from Italy to Singapore

Indian Exporters Set to Benefit from Return of Large Ships via Suez - India Seatrade News

Indian exporters could gain from the gradual return of large container vessels to the Suez Canal, as the shorter Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast routes offer the potential for lower shipping costs and faster transit times. The return of mega container ships marks a significant shift after carriers diverted much of their traffic around the Cape of Good Hope because of security risks in the Red Sea. CMA CGM has been among the carriers taking st…

Suez Canal Recovery Gathers Pace as Maersk Restores More Services

CAIRO — The Suez Canal’s recovery is gaining momentum as Maersk restores more scheduled container services through the Red Sea, adding to signs that major carriers are gradually shifting Asia-Europe traffic back from the longer route around Africa. More significant than individual vessel crossings is the return of scheduled liner services. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have […] The post Suez Canal Recovery Gathers Pace as Maersk Restores More Services …

Bangkok Maersk Transits Suez Canal for First Time

The 17,200-TEU Bangkok Maersk has made its maiden transit of the Suez Canal, sailing from Italy to Singapore in the latest sign that major container shipping services between Europe and Asia are gradually returning to the waterway.