Suez Canal revenue drops by almost half due to Red Sea crisis. As of February 2026, the Suez Canal is experiencing a tentative and cautious return of container traffic, with major lines like Maersk and CMA CGM resuming some services. However, this normalization is threatened by renewed security risks in the Red Sea, causing some companies to reconsider, with some carriers recently opting to reroute again, resulting in continued high freight volatility.

February 2026.