Maersk slows Europe/South America loop
Maersk Line has begun slow steaming a service it offers between Europe, Central America and the west coast of South America, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.
Maersk's standalone A1 Andean loop will now be operated with eight vessels with an average capacity of 2,930 TEUs. The service was previously operated with seven.
The service has a rotation of Algeciras, Rotterdam, Tilbury, Manzanillo, Balboa, San Antonio, Lirquen, Balboa, Manzanillo and Algeciras.
Maersk slows Europe/South America loop