MSC said on 25 August 2026 that it would partially restore Suez Canal transits on a limited number of east-west services, in both directions, after reviewing security and operating conditions in the Red Sea.
The first voyages include MSC Josefina on the Asia to North Europe Albatros service, eastbound from Jeddah on 24 August, plus sailings on the Jade and Tiger Asia to Mediterranean services and the Himalaya India to Mediterranean service. MSC will make the change service by service and can adjust individual voyages if needed.
The Loadstar noted that the Premier Alliance holds slots on MSC's Tiger service, so some of its cargo will also move via Suez. Analyst Lars Jensen suggested routings could normalise by the end of 2026.
Sources
- Container News: MSC partially restores Suez Canal transits (opens in a new tab)
- The Loadstar: MSC schedules more east-west liner services for Suez Canal transit (opens in a new tab)
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