On October 1, 2025, Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie met with Danish Ambassador Lars Bo Møller in Ismailia, accompanied by senior officials, including Vice Chairman Ashraf Atwa. The meeting focused on future cooperation and ongoing projects of mutual interest.
Rabie said: “We value the close partnership that unites the Suez Canal and Maersk, which has resulted in many successes,” citing development plans and new expansions at the Suez Canal Container Terminal in East Port Said, scheduled to open in the coming period.
He added that the Authority is committed to adopting projects in the maritime industry and logistics and building partnerships that maximize the benefits of the canal’s strategic location.
During the talks, Rabie invited Maersk to “take the decision to gradually return to transiting the Suez Canal,” emphasizing the company’s longstanding ties with the waterway. He also discussed the situation in the Red Sea region.
Ambassador Møller expressed appreciation for the Authority’s efforts in its partnership with Maersk, especially through the Suez Canal Container Terminal. He noted that the terminal is undergoing “major expansions that will significantly enhance the competitiveness of East Port Said Port and transform it into a pivotal regional hub.”
Regarding the Red Sea, the ambassador said that the return of major shipping lines to the Suez Canal was “inevitable,” describing the canal as “the main gateway for global trade.” He added that Maersk was still monitoring developments in the region before deciding on a return.
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is an Egyptian state authority responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Suez Canal, a key maritime route connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. The Authority also oversees canal-related development projects and container terminals.
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S is a Danish integrated transport and logistics company listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. It is one of the world’s largest container shipping operators, with global activities in shipping, logistics, and port operations.