We would like to share an update regarding the situation unfolding around the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Suez Canal.
The Trans Suez route is the fastest, most sustainable and most efficient way for us to serve you with transport between Asia and Europe. As efforts to stabilise the Red Sea continue to gain momentum, we are closely monitoring developments and explore opportunities for a safe and sustainable return to East-West Suez transits.
Regarding Gemini services
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have today jointly issued the statement below to respective customers.
In light of recent media coverage about the resumption of Gemini sailings through Suez / the Red Sea and the timing of such, the Gemini partners Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk have shared the following update:
At the launch of the Gemini Cooperation in February 2025, A.P. Moller - Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd introduced a Cape of Good Hope network due to the on-going disruptions in the Red Sea. Gemini’s ambition has always been to return to a Suez-based East-West network once security conditions in the region permit. 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.
Considering the Gaza ceasefire progress, we closely monitor developments in the region, and we are continuously conducting detailed security assessments. When security conditions warrant it, and in keeping with the Gemini trademark of industry-leading schedule reliability, Hapag-Lloyd and A.P. Moller - Maersk will carefully coordinate with our respective customers and important stakeholders to ensure an orderly transfer to a Suez-based network with minimal disruption to our customer´s supply chains.
We will keep customers updated on the Gemini network should any changes occur.
The joint Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd statement is available on Maersk.com.
For other Maersk East-West services
For other Maersk East-West services outside the Gemini scope, we will continue evaluating the situation and intend to resume Trans Suez transits when conditions permit and only once assessed to be safe and sustainable.
To the extent possible, we aim to ensure consistency and the ability to plan ahead for you and our other customers. When conditions allow and we are ready to change services to the preferred route through the Suez Canal, we will inform you and aim to do so in a way that ensures predictability and stability.