Last month's communication highlighted the Gemini Cooperation and the forthcoming Network of the Future. Further details now reveal that Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, under A.P. Moller–Mersk, plan to initiate their Cape of Good Hope network starting February 01, 2025. This decision, prompted by ongoing safety issues in the Red Sea, marks a significant shift in their operational strategy for the Gemini Cooperation's launch. Both entities emphasize their intention to resume operations in the Red Sea contingent upon improved safety conditions.
The newly proposed Cape of Good Hope network aims to achieve exceptional schedule reliability exceeding 90 percent, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of East-West trade routes. This expansive network will incorporate 29 mainliner services, supplemented by 28 intraregional shuttle services, and will be supported by a fleet comprising approximately 340 vessels, boasting a collective capacity of 3.7m TEU.
Source: Maersk