CMA CGM confirms unchanged Red Sea plans

French shipping company CMA CGM has announced that it will not be changing its plans to gradually increase the number of ships passing through the Suez Canal, despite Denmark’s Maersk making the decision to divert all ships from the canal to Red Sea routes. This comes as Maersk rerouted ships around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future, warning customers to prepare for significant disruption.

CMA CGM stated that there is no change on their end, expressing a different approach to the situation compared to Maersk. Shippers around the world are abandoning the Red Sea route after Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen have increased attacks on ships in the Gulf region as a show of support for the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which is currently fighting Israel in Gaza.

This development highlights the tensions in the region and the impact on global shipping routes. While Maersk is rerouting its ships, CMA CGM is sticking with its plans for the Suez Canal, giving a different perspective on how shipping companies are responding to the situation.

Source .