Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV detail combined service network

Carriers promise more direct port calls and shorter transit times.    CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd detailed their combined network in a new booklet, following the announcement they had completed their merger to become the fourth largest container carrier.
   “We will deploy a fleet of almost 200 vessels with a total capacity of roughly one million TEUs. Combining and optimizing our more than 100 Hapag-Lloyd services with the almost 40 CSAV services produces a much larger and improved service network. This includes more direct port calls as well as shorter transit times thanks to new direct routes,” the companies said.
   “All of the world’s key ports will be connected. In addition to the North Atlantic, we will be one of the leading providers in the key market of South America. This includes more direct port calls as well as shorter transit times thanks to new direct routes. All of the world’s key ports will be connected. In addition to the North Atlantic, we will be one of the leading providers in the key market of South America,” they added.
   The companies said customers should continue to book cargo as they have in the past.
   “Your contact person and point of entry for all bookings and other business matters will remain the same at Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV until the CSAV services are transferred to Hapag-Lloyd’s IT systems. This will happen between March and June 2015. We will inform you about all voyage cut over steps in due course,” the carriers said.