What are Hapag-Lloyd's updated full-year EBITDA and EBIT forecasts, and how do they compare to the previous outlook?

Hapag-Lloyd raised its full-year EBITDA forecast to $2.7 billion–$3.7 billion, up from the prior range of $1.1 billion–$3.1 billion; it also revised its EBIT outlook to $100 million–$1.1 billion. The company attributes these upward revisions to strong market demand and positive freight rate developments, while cautioning that the forecast remains subject to high uncertainty due to freight rate volatility and major geopolitical challenges.

Why are Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk considering resuming sailings through the Suez Canal, and what impact did the earlier disruption have on shipping?

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk are set to resume some Suez Canal sailings — a key Asia-Europe trade corridor — after most shippers abandoned it following Houthi rebel attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Those attacks forced carriers to reroute shipments around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, a much longer journey that drove up shipping rates and made freight more expensive.

Hapag-Lloyd Raises Annual Outlook on Strong Demand, Freight Rates

Jul 13, 2026

German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd raised its full-year earnings outlooks, citing strong demand and freight rates, while considering resuming Suez Canal sailings amidst Red Sea security risks.

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