- Security conditions still determine route decisions.
- Clarification was issued after the canal authority suggested a partial return.
- Diversions continue following prior regional attacks.
Maersk has announced that it doesn’t have a specific timeline for when it will resume transits in the Red Sea as part of its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, reports Baird Maritime.
Maersk Holds Back on Setting a Date
“Gemini’s ambition has always been to return to a Suez-based East-West network once security conditions in the region permit,” Maersk said. “However, as the safety of crew, vessels and cargo remains our top priority, we currently have no specific timing to change the Gemini East-West network to sailing through the Red Sea,” it said.
Canal Authority Statement and Company Clarification
On Tuesday, the Suez Canal Authority mentioned that Maersk vessels are expected to start partial transits in early December, paving the way for a full return. However, a spokesperson from Maersk later clarified that the company hasn’t set a date for resuming the route just yet.
Background on Continued Diversions
Since January 2024, Maersk has been rerouting its vessels away from the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea due to an attack linked to the Houthis movement. This group has been targeting vessels, claiming it as support of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Source: Baird Maritime
