- CMA CGM Signals Readiness to Resume Suez Transit.
- Positive Red Sea Security Boosts Hopes for Suez Canal Return.
- Suez Canal Tops CMA CGM’s Transit Preference Amid Easing Tensions.
In a virtual meeting on 7 May, Admiral Ossama Rabiee, SCA Chairman, and Christine Cabau, CMA CGM Executive Vice President of Assets and Operations, addressed navigation policy and recent events impacting ship routes in the Red Sea area, reports Safety4Sea.
Engagement Following Regional Security Developments
The SCA has begun talks with leading shipping companies, ship owners, and maritime authorities to address changing security concerns in the Red Sea. The initiative comes as part of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsing a ceasefire in Yemen mediated by Oman and supported by the United States.
CMA CGM Remains Strategically Present in Suez Canal
Admiral Rabiee started the meeting by recognising the strategic partnership between CMA CGM and the SCA. CMA CGM has maintained running some of its services via the Suez Canal despite challenges in the region. Rabiee indicated that CMA CGM led in net tonnage of container ships passing through the canal for the first four months of 2025, with a share of 19% of the total container ship tonnage.
Security Enhancements Could Alter Navigation Policy
Rabiee underlined that the enhanced security environment of the Red Sea is a good sign. He implied that these changes could impact policy changes in navigation and even result in the return of regular transit via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
CMA CGM Reiterates Suez Route Pledge
Christine Cabau was optimistic regarding the recent positive security developments and assured that the Group will consider these aspects when assessing routes and planning future navigation schedules. Safety of ships and crew is still a top priority in this evaluation.
Suez Canal Viewed as Quickest Route
Cabau reaffirmed CMA CGM’s devotion to the Suez Canal, calling it the shortest and quickest route compared to the more lengthy Cape of Good Hope route. She underscored the company’s plan to resume normal Suez transits as conditions return to normal.
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Source: Safety4Sea
