Suez Canal transits rise 62.2% from June to September as carriers split on Red Sea routes
Shipping data showed a 62.2% increase in Suez Canal transits and an 80.2% rise in Bab el-Mandeb crossings from June to September 2026. CMA CGM and Maersk are leading the return to the Red Sea’s Suez corridor, while other major carriers continue routing around the Cape of Good Hope.