The company restores part of its services on the traditional route after security review
Shipping company MSC has decided to partially resume transit through the Suez Canal. This applies to a limited number of services on East-West routes. This was reported by USM — ports and shipping, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The resumption of passages through the Red Sea was made possible following an internal audit of the operational and security environment. The adjustments to logistics schemes cover both westbound and eastbound container vessel routes.
To ensure seamless operations, updated voyage schedules are being implemented in phases. For example, the container ship MSC MICHEL CAPPELLINI, operating on the Jade service, departed from Abu Qir on August 24 in the eastbound direction. On the same day, MSC JOSEFINA on the Albatros line began its voyage from Jeddah, and MSC ANNA under the Tiger service departed from Singapore.
Voyage schedules and safety
Additionally, the westbound departure of MSC BERYL, deployed on the Himalaya service, is scheduled for August 31. Also, the vessel MSC TINA, which serves the Tiger route, departed eastbound on August 20.
The company notes that booking information and current schedules are being updated in real time. The return to the restored route is being implemented individually for each service line to best account for safety factors.
The operator continues to monitor the situation in the region in coordination with relevant authorities and security partners. Existing contingency plans allow for quick responses to potential changes and route adjustments should new threats emerge.
Safety of crews, integrity of vessels, and security of customer cargo remain the top priority for MSC. Such decisions regarding changes or restoration of trade lanes are made based on ongoing shipping risk assessments.
Photo: USM — ports and shipping
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