A.P. Moller Maersk (Maersk) and Hapag-Lloyd have examined their port and terminal networks as the Gemini Cooperation nears into effect.
During the company’s analysis of Asia-Europe services, Maersk determined that London Gateway is the best port to serve its clients importing and exporting goods to and from the UK.
The Danish shipping company stated that this move is part of an effort to decrease network complexity by using largely single-operator loops and fewer port calls per service, with the goal of improving reliability, reach, and speed for its clients.
As a result of this shift, Felixstowe will no longer be part of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s joint Gemini network.
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The change from its existing network to the Network of the Future will take place from February 2025 as part of the phasing out of the current 2M cooperation and phasing in the new network of the Gemini cooperation.
Maersk noted that its intermodal and other logistics and services would continue to provide integrated solutions to its present and prospective clients, complementing the new ocean network.
This shift will have an impact on Asia-Europe trading as part of the Gemini Cooperation. The previously announced Middle East – Europe (London Gateway) and Trans-Atlantic (Southampton) Gemini flights will stay intact.
The remainder of Maersk’s own services provided outside of the Gemini Cooperation will remain unaltered.
