According to Maersk, sailing from China to Europe via the Suez Canal takes around 30 to 45 days, but analyst warn this will be extended by 10-15 days when sailing via the Cape of Good Hope. Meanwhile, longer transit times also impact available capacity and could create container shortages as more boxes are at sea at any given times. In addition to its impact on the Asia to Europe market, the Red Sea crisis will also likely spark interest in Sea-Air mode via Dubai and Los Angeles. In the immediate vicinity to the Red Sea, Dubai will likely see increased Ocean Imports from Asia and Air exports to Europe.
