On February 1, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd launched their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation with the ambition to deliver a ocean network with schedule reliability above 90% once fully phased in.
According to Maersk, around 340 vessels will be phased in and be a part of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s shared ocean network with the first sailings taking place on February 1, and more vessels will gradually sail on the new schedules.
We are now ready to commence the phase-in of the new network. Over the last year, we have carefully planned this to ensure that all our customers experience a smooth transition into the new network. With its innovative design, we believe our customers will benefit from increased reliability, flexibility and more competitive products.
The transition period is expected to last until late May, with vessels phasing into the new network, and out of the expiring agreements that Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have with other carriers. June will be the first full month in which the network is fully phased in with all vessels sailing on Gemini schedules.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s shared network covers East/West trades and will consist of 29 efficient ocean mainliner services supported by a network of 28 agile, intraregional shuttle services.
To remind, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd stated on 17 January that they do not see an immediate return to Red Sea after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was announced
