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flag CMA CGM launches INDAMEX service via Suez, cutting India-U.S. transit time to 77 days starting Jan. 15, 2026.

flag CMA CGM has launched a full-loop container service, INDAMEX, using the Suez Canal for both eastbound and westbound routes between India/Pakistan and the U.S. East Coast, marking a major step toward resuming large-scale Red Sea shipping. flag The first vessel departs January 15, 2026, cutting transit time by two weeks to 77 days. flag While CMA CGM has conducted prior test transits, other major carriers like Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and ZIM have not committed to similar plans, with ZIM awaiting insurance approval. flag Security risks from Houthi attacks remain a concern, and analysts warn a broader return could worsen overcapacity and further depress freight rates, already down 53% to 57% year-on-year.

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