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Danish shipping company Maersk has confirmed that another of its vessels has successfully sailed through the Red Sea, showing a cautious move towards reopening the key Asia-Europe shipping route as the ceasefire in Gaza continues.
Maersk reported that its U.S.-flagged container vessel Maersk Denver, operating on the MECL service, safely passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea between 11 and 12 January 2026.
This comes weeks after the company tested the route for the first time in nearly two years with the vessel Sebarok in December.
Shipping companies have been considering a return to the Red Sea route after more than two years of avoiding it due to security risks.
Many carriers diverted vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope following attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
The group said the attacks were carried out in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
The Suez Canal is the fastest sea route linking Europe and Asia. Before the attacks, it handled around 10% of global seaborne trade, according to Clarksons Research.
Hopes of normal shipping traffic returning have increased since a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict came into effect in October last year.
While major fighting has stopped over the past three months, both sides have accused each other of violating the truce.
Reports show that more than 440 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire began.
Reference: Reuters
Source: Maritime Shipping News