An analysis of the February 2026 decision by major shipping lines to resume Red Sea and Suez Canal transits. This post explains how reduced ocean transit times create a "pull-forward" effect for domestic expedited carriers who handle the critical final mile of high-value imports. The global maritime landscape has shifted significantly this month as major …
An analysis of the February 2026 decision by major shipping lines to resume Red Sea and Suez Canal transits. This post explains how reduced ocean transit times create a “pull-forward” effect for domestic expedited carriers who handle the critical final mile of high-value imports.
The global maritime landscape has shifted significantly this month as major carriers, led by Maersk, confirmed a phased return to Trans-Suez routings. After over a year of diversions around the Cape of Good Hope, the return to the Suez Canal is expected to reduce international transit times by approximately seven days. For Windy Expedite, this global acceleration has immediate domestic implications. As ocean-bound freight reaches U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports faster, the demand for high-speed, “final-mile” expedited transport increases. Our fleet is strategically positioned to handle this surge in time-sensitive imports, ensuring that the time gained at sea is not lost on the dock. We are monitoring these network adjustments to provide our brokers with the most efficient routing options for cargo entering the North American market.
