Maersk resumes Middle East-U.S. East Coast sailings via Suez Canal

Summary

Reuters reported on 9 July that Maersk is resuming its Middle East-U.S. East Coast service through the Suez Canal, another step in the gradual return of long-haul container trades to the Red Sea route after months of Cape-of-Good-Hope diversions. The move adds routing options for Gulf, European and U.S. trades but remains subject to regional security.