Due to ongoing safety concerns in the Red Sea, Hapag-Lloyd AG and Maersk A/S plan to phase in the Cape of Good Hope network for the Gemini Cooperation on February 01, 2025.
According to the companies, the situation in the Red Sea remains fluid, and operations will resume there when it is deemed safe. As the situation remains highly dynamic, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will return to the Red Sea when it is safe to do so.
The Cape of Good Hope network will include 29 mainliner services supported by 28 intraregional shuttle services and will be operated by a fleet of around 340 vessels with a total capacity of 3.7m TEU.
The Gemini Cooperation’s ambition is to deliver industry-leading schedule reliability of above 90 percent once fully phased in, ensuring efficient and flexible services across the East-West trades.
Further updates will be provided leading up to the launch. In the meantime, news and information can be found on the dedicated Network of the Future webpage. For additional inquiries about the new network and its implications, support teams are available to provide assistance.
