The service, which the German line dubs BX2 and MSC calls String 2, has operated with seven vessels (four from MSC, two from Hapag-Lloyd and one unallocated) with an average capacity of 3,158 TEUs, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.
Hapag-Lloyd said the service will be phased out as of Dec. 24, but it's not immediately clear whether MSC will continue operating the service on its own or with a new service partner. MSC didn't immediately return an American Shipper request for comment.
The rotation for the String 2/BX2 loop is Veracruz, Altamira, Houston, New Orleans, Caucedo, Puerto Cabello, Suape, Vitoria, Navegantes, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Pecem, Caucedo and Veracruz.
Hapag-Lloyd said it will provide service between U.S. Gulf, Gulf of Mexico and Brazil ports via its GS1 service, which it jointly operates with CSAV and Libra-Montemar. That service, according to ComPair Data, is operated with seven vessels (five from Hapag-Lloyd and one each from CSAV and Libra-Montemar) with an average capacity of 4,228 TEUs. Maersk Line is a slot buyer.
The GS1 rotation is Veracruz, Altamira, Houston, New Orleans, Caucedo, Suape, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio Grande, Navegantes, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Caucedo and Veracruz.
