Full Asia-Europe return to Suez would reverse head-haul demand growth

A full return to Suez Canal routing could result in an 8.7% year-on-year contraction in global head-haul container demand during the first half of 2027, despite underlying cargo demand continuing to grow. According to Sea-Intelligence’s recent analysis, 19% of Asia-Europe capacity is now transiting the canal, following moves by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and MSC. French carrier CMA CGM has also returned Read full article →