Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced that it is suspending all passage of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice” and warns of possible delays, route changes, and schedule changes for services calling at ports in the Arabian Gulf.
The decision was made against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in the situation in the region and growing threats to commercial shipping. Reuters reported that Maersk has also suspended voyages through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, redirecting ships around the Cape of Good Hope.
Maersk is one of the world’s largest container carriers and port terminal operators.
According to industry statistics based on Alphaliner, Maersk’s share of the global container fleet in 2024 was about 14%.
