The world's leading shipping companies are assessing the security situation before considering a return to the Red Sea, as the conflict continues to impact shipping routes and global transport costs.

The recent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has not been enough for shipping companies Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to resume operations in the Red Sea. Both companies, leaders in global maritime transport, expressed caution regarding the current situation and indicated that it is too early to foresee a safe return to this strategic route.

A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson commented that they are carefully analyzing the situation to assess the impact on safety. “We want to resume operations as soon as it is safe, but it is too early to speculate on a timeline,” they stated. Maersk, for its part, emphasized that any decision will depend on thorough monitoring of conditions in the region.

The conflict has led shipping companies to divert their vessels onto longer routes, such as around the Cape of Good Hope, increasing operating costs and disrupting global maritime trade. According to Hapag-Lloyd, even with a ceasefire, reorganizing schedules and routes could take four to six weeks, emphasizing that the safety of crews and cargo remains the top priority.

Source: portalfruticola.com