Global shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rerouting some of their scheduled sailings away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal in March. Both companies, operating under the Gemini partnership, cited "unforeseen constraints" as the reason for these adjustments. The decision comes at a time when the United States is reportedly considering a potential military strike on Iran, adding to the geopolitical tensions in the region. This rerouting will likely impact transit times and potentially increase shipping costs for goods passing through this vital waterway. Meanwhile, other industry news includes wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) pinning their hopes on the growing energy demands of data centers amidst setbacks in the US renewable energy sector. Separately, the recent deal between Hapag-Lloyd and Zim could offer the German carrier an entry into the niche car carrier market, though potential overcapacity in the breakbulk sector presents challenges. Rotterdam's port congestion is also limiting the benefits of a projected surge in imports during the second half of the year, and following the Hapag-Zim deal, Premier Alliance may become the next focus of attention in the industry.