Suez Canal Transits Stay Low Due to Red Sea Security Risks

Only 647 container ships crossed the Suez Canal between January and April 2025, well below pre-crisis monthly averages.
70.6% of vessels transiting were sub-Panamax ships under 4,000 TEU, a sharp rise from the typical 10–15% share before October 2023.
Larger vessel segments, including ULCS and Megamax ships, have essentially halted Suez transits.
Ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea continue to push operators to reroute.

According to the LinkedIn India , only 647 container ships...