Additional trans-Suez sailing: Maersk Denver

As we wrote earlier, we are closely monitoring developments in the Red Sea area and exploring opportunities for a safe and sustainable return to East-West Suez transit.

Following the successful transit with Maersk Sebarok in December 2025, we conducted an additional sailing towards resuming navigation along on the East-West corridor via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.

On 11-12 January 2026, the U.S.-flagged vessel Maersk Denver voyage 552W, currently operating on the MECL service, successfully transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and into the Red Sea. The safety of our crew, vessels and cargo remains of utmost importance to us, and the necessary safety measures were applied during transit. Customers with cargo on this vessel have been informed directly.

What does this mean for future sailings?

Assuming that security thresholds continue to be met, we will continue our stepwise approach towards gradually resuming navigation along the East-West corridor via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. There are no additional sailings to announce at this time.

Looking for more information?

We will continue to keep you updated on the situation and continue to update our Red Sea webpage. Should you have further questions please do not hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative. Our teams are on hand to support with your planning, should you need any assistance.