Container ships return to the Red Sea. Shipowners are sailing through the Suez Canal again
More and more vessels are passing through the Suez Canal, and freight forwarders and shipowners are preparing for the Chinese New Year season. After almost three years of disruption, maritime transport is beginning to return to normal.
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Shipowners return to the Suez Canal
More and more container ships are sailing through the Suez Canal, which means a return to a route that many lines had avoided since the intensification of attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Shipowners are gradually restoring connections, and the changes also concern food exporters (Statki wracają na Kanał Sueski. Eksport jabłek wróci na dawne tory? – sadyogrody.pl).
Forwarders prepare for the season
Forwarders and shipowners are preparing for increased traffic ahead of the Chinese New Year, when the peak of shipments falls. Companies operating on the Asia–Europe route must plan their transport capacity in advance.
Apples may return to their old routes
Changes on sea routes may matter for Polish apple exporters. After three years of difficulties in maritime transport, exporters can count on shorter and more predictable delivery times to markets that the fruit reaches by sea.
The situation is still changing
The return of ships is for now gradual, and full restoration of former connections will take time. Businesses in the transport and forwarding sectors should monitor line schedules and freight rates, which will most quickly show the scale of the change.
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