Boxship detours round Cape of Good Hope drop to lowest since 2024

The number of container ships steaming from Asia to Europe round the Cape of Good Hope has fallen to the lowest level in more than two years, as Maersk Line and CMA CGM are sending more vessels through the Suez Canal.

Despite the Houthis threatening to resume their attacks on ships moving through the Red Sea, Maersk Line and CMA CGM are continuing with Suez transits to speed up Asia-Europe voyages.