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Maersk Boosts Suez Canal Route As Global Container Market Tightens

Maersk, the world’s second-largest shipping group, has boosted its use of the shorter Suez Canal route from Asia to Europe amid a very tight global shipping market driven by port congestion and…

  • Maersk uses Suez Canal for shorter transit times and lower emissions
  • Six major services operate between Asia and Europe via Suez Canal
  • Maersk sees cost savings and emission reductions through Suez Canal shift

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