Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd signal Red Sea route return
In 2024, a ship crosses the Suez Canal and heads towards the Red Sea. (Syed Hasan/Getty Images) July 6, 2026 3:16 pm, EDT key takeaways: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd said they were redirecting southern Mediterranean-China service via the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The move signaled confidence in the safety of the Red Sea, with hopes