Return to Suez: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd relaunch the “India–Med Loop” under naval protection

The signal is strong for international shipping: the partners of the Gemini system announce the resumption of transits thru the Suez Canal on their India-Mediterranean loop, after a period marked by detours and operational caution. The decision is based on a determining factor: the establishment of naval protection and enhanced security measures, presented as a non-negotiable prerequisite to return ships to this critical axis.

Beyond a simple route adjustment, this return has very concrete implications for supply chains. A Suez transit generally reduces travel times compared to major detours, which can improve the reliability of schedules, equipment turnover, and potentially alleviate some tensions on global capacity.

But shipowners remain on high alert: the stated priority remains the safety of crews and the integrity of ships, with precautionary protocols presented as being “at the highest level.” For shippers, it is a file to follow on a daily basis: if the passages stabilize, the reconfiguration of services could affect lead times, costs, and supply planning.

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