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The alliance will begin routing vessels through the region starting mid-February, a first since its formation, signaling a cautious return to normal...

Sudden service changes underline ongoing instability on key Asia–Europe container trades.

Freightos says global container volumes grew in 2025, but rising capacity and Red Sea shifts will shape ocean freight in 2026.

The Red-Sea China service offers shippers optimised, reliable, and streamlined network coverage for cargo in these high-traffic lanes.

"Global TEU-mile demand would decline 6% if container ships begin sailing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal again."

Ocean saw improved profitability to an EBIT of $743 million due to higher rates and stable volumes.

Transport volume increased 10% to 3.3 million TEU while average freight rate was up 9% at $1,480/TEU.

Shipping lines covered do not include MSC (privately held), PIL and CMA CGM (no longer publicly publishes EBIT).

"The introduction of new vessels may increase capacity and put pressure on ocean freight rates."

Container ships are still sailing around the Cape of Good Hope & there is no guarantee the situation will change in 2025

Container shipping rates spiked more than 70% in 2018 when Trump ramped up tariffs on China.

It’s far too early to expect any formalised changes in the next few weeks: eeSea.