A big-ship Asia/Europe loop jointly operated by Maersk Line and CMA CGM will begin using the Suez Canal for backhaul transits from Europe beginning Oct. 15, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.
The service, operated with 10 ships (five from each carrier) has a rotation of Ningbo, Shanghai, Yantian, Tanjung Pelepas, Port Kelang, Le Havre, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Port Kelang, Singapore, and Ningbo. The service previously sailed around the Cape of Good Hope on the return leg from Europe.
Maersk/CMA big ship loop to return via Suez
