A.P. Moller-Maersk, based in Denmark, has announced that it expects all of its shipping services to return to the Suez Canal by March 2027. This news was discussed during a video conference between Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and CEO of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), and Rabab Boulos, Chief Operating Officer of Maersk.
Maersk Transit Numbers through the Suez Canal
Ossama Rabiee mentioned the performance details of Maersk in the Suez Canal during this conference, stating that Maersk-affiliated ships passed through the canal 276 times from January to September 2026, with a total gross tonnage of 23.3 million tons. In contrast, during the same period in 2025, only 146 transits with a total tonnage of 7 million tons were recorded.
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Rabiee attributed this significant increase in Maersk's services through this waterway to the strategic collaboration and long-term relationships between the two parties. Additionally, Rabab Boulos emphasized the importance of this collaboration for the return of a significant number of services, identifying the Suez Canal as Maersk's preferred route.
Logistics for the Return of More Services
Ahmed Hassan, Senior Vice President of Maersk who attended the meeting, announced that the shipping group is continuously refining its shipping plans to enable more services to pass through the Suez Canal in the near future. Hany El Nady, Senior Representative of Maersk for the Middle East and North Africa, was also present in the discussion and stated that the company is working to expedite the return of all its services through this waterway.
Rabiee further highlighted the economic benefits of the Suez Canal, stating that geopolitical developments and their impact on rising fuel prices and freight rates have reinforced the strategic importance of this route. He also added that this waterway offers significant cost savings and greater safety for very large container ships compared to rounding the Cape of Good Hope.
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