The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates – but the situation remains far from certain.

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Red Sea return of ships could see freight rates crash: Xeneta
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Red Sea return of ships could see freight rates crash: Xeneta

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

Most shipping stakeholders expect Suez Canal transits to resume before the end of 2025 and for Trump tariffs to escalate, according to a Drewry survey.

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Container shipping drowning in a sea of noise: Drewry
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Container shipping drowning in a sea of noise: Drewry

Trade outlook closely intertwined with geopolitics; most believe more U.S. tariffs to follow but not sure how much.

Do not expect container lines to immediately return to Suez Canal transits after the Houthis say they will stop attacks on shipping. The return of Donald Trump is another wildcard for the market in a highly unpredictable year, says Drewry in its latest update.

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Drewry says container lines to stay away from Suez Canal..for now
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Drewry says container lines to stay away from Suez Canal..for now

Carriers will be wary that they could be at risk if the Houthis deem their voyages to have any connection with Israel.

With the whole world talking about the Israel-Palestine ceasefire announcement, it’s expected that supply chain stakeholders will be eyeing any immediate impacts to now well-established routing past the Cape of Good Hope.

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Who will return first to the Suez Canal?
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Who will return first to the Suez Canal?

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

Maersk pauses all Red Sea transits

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Maersk Hangzhou was attacked multiple times by Houthis in the Red Sea last week