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Red Sea Diversions Force Carriers to Extend Asia-Europe Transit Times

Source: Maritime News / Liner Operators · 2026-06-19
Summary

Continued diversions around the Red Sea and Cape of Good Hope are adding 10-14 days to Asia-Europe container transit times, carriers reported on 19 June. Although a U.S.-Iran peace memorandum has been signed, most lines have not yet resumed Suez Canal routing because of lingering security concerns and uncertainty about the truce. The extra sailing time is tightening effective vessel supply and supporting rate levels.

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