Important Update on Red Sea Shipping Routes

Red Sea Shipping Routes

Regrettably, commercial vessels in the Red Sea area have recently faced security challenges, leading several shipping companies to temporarily suspend operations in the region.

The Red Sea serves as a crucial pathway to the Suez Canal, connecting Europe and Asia, Middle East, IPAC and Australia/NZ. Notably, around 12 percent of global trade passes through the Suez Canal. In response to these events, vessels may consider an alternative route around the African continent, incurring an additional transit time of over a week.

It remains uncertain whether vessels currently in transit will anchor and wait or be redirected. Some carriers have already declared their intention to circumnavigate Africa, avoiding the Red Sea until further notice. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide prompt updates on any changes that may impact your shipments.

As an additional measure, we recommend keeping a close eye on our platform MyBTS for real-time updates on your specific bookings.
This will allow you to monitor and manage your shipments more effectively during this period of uncertainty.

For any questions or concerns about the current situation and its potential impact on your shipments, please contact us.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.