Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have lifted reliability and speed on the Gemini network, sustaining 90 per cent schedule reliability a year after launch while reinforcing key Asia–North Europe and Mediterranean trades.
Targeted optimisations, rolling out from April 2026, improve coverage, shorten transit times and enhance service robustness across the network.
On Far East–North Europe routes, NE2 adds a direct call at Antwerp to expand Benelux and European access, while NE3 introduces a Baltic rotation calling Aarhus and Gothenburg, with Southampton as the final European outbound call to Asia.
Yantian replaces Ningbo in the Asian rotation, offering better Pearl River Delta connectivity. NE4 reverts to its previous rotation without the Baltic loop, creating one of the fastest direct Ningbo–Germany connections.
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Mediterranean services see faster, more resilient operations. SE1 adds Algeciras in both directions, streamlining Adriatic connections, while SE3 upgrades to 20,000 TEU vessels with a simplified rotation and dedicated Istanbul/Izmit shuttles.
Port Said and Damietta are included to support schedule reliability. Transpacific and Transatlantic adjustments remain unchanged to ensure continuity.
Hapag-Lloyd is also launching Service Explorer, an interactive digital tool offering data-driven insights across its network, including routings, connections and transit times, improving transparency and ease of planning for customers.
For more information:
Maersk – https://www.maersk.com/
Hapag-Lloyd – https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/home.html
