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Kenyan importers have been facing significant challenges in recent years, according to DHL. The rerouting of goods that were traditionally transported through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal around the Cape of Good Hope has considerably extended transit times. This has led to rising freight costs and unpredictable delivery times, which have strained both supply chains and company budgets, as stated by DHL in a statement.
Reopening of shipping routes
In February 2026, Gemini Cooperation announced the resumption of its „ME11 service.“ This shipping route connects the Middle East and India with the Mediterranean and is now operated under naval protection through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. According to DHL, this marks the first passage of its kind since the disruptions.
Although this development does not mean that shipping traffic will immediately return to pre-2023 levels, DHL interprets it as a signal for a potential improvement in the situation. Changes in route dynamics could impact various aspects that are significant for Kenyan importers, including transit times, vessel availability, and freight rates.
