Update on Red Sea Transit and Temporary Route Adjustments
Please note that there have been new developments and this information has since been superseded by more recent updates.
We are currently experiencing unforeseen constraints arising from the wider operating environment in the Red Sea region. After conversations with our security partners, it is clear that these constraints are making it challenging to avoid delays in regard to passage through the area. Therefore, we have made the decision to reroute from Trans Suez to Cape of Good Hope on the below sailings of our IMX service.
Westbound sailings
| Vessel / Voyage | ETD | Last port ETD | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Maersk V.607W | February 26, 2026 | Salalah | Trans Suez |
| Maersk Houston V.608W | March 5 2026 | Salalah | Cape of Good Hope |
| Astrid Maersk V.609W | March 12, 2026 | Salalah | Cape of Good Hope |
Eastbound sailings
| Vessel / Voyage | ETA | Last port ETD | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maersk Herrera V.607E | February 27, 2026 | Algeciras | Trans Suez |
| Maersk Hamburg V.608E | March 8, 2026 | Port Tangiers |
Cape of Good Hope |
| Angelica Maersk V.609E | March 6, 2026 | Port Said | Trans Suez |
| Maersk Huacho V.610E | March 15, 2026 | Port Said | Cape of Good Hope |
On all additional sailings, we continue to prioritise the trans-Suez route for this service as it the fastest, most sustainable and most efficient way for us to serve our customers. If there are further changes, we will inform our customers.
If you have any questions regarding these updates or their impact on your supply chain, please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd representative.
We thank you for your continued trust and look forward to supporting your business with an even stronger network in 2026.