Container shipping lines announced a series of service launches and schedule changes between 23 May and 5 June, covering Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, reported a Kuehne+Nagel press release.

Maersk and CMA CGM revised the Safari 1 Asia-South Africa service, adding Hong Kong and deploying nine vessels of 9,800 TEU. ONE adjusted the SAC and SAS services to improve efficiency, with new rotations in June.

Maersk launched the TI2 service linking Asia and the Indian Subcontinent, while COSCO and OOCL introduced the SEI2/SIS2 service connecting China, Singapore, and India.

Ocean Alliance revised the MEX Asia-Mediterranean service, adding Jeddah, with 13 vessels of 17,300 TEU. The group also updated the PEX3 Transpacific service, adding Miami. Maersk will launch the TPX seasonal Transpacific service on June 9 with seven vessels of 4,000 TEU.

ONE revised the FE1 Asia-North Europe service, adding Le Havre and removing Algeciras, with the first sailing on 27 July. Maersk will launch the AC1 Asia-South America service on 5 July, while CMA CGM rationalised the ACSA1 and M2X services.

CMA CGM revised the MEDEX Mediterranean-Indian Subcontinent-Middle East service, dropping Beirut and Port Said and adding Valencia, Fos Sur Mer, and Djibouti. MSC updated its INDUSA service to the US market with a new rotation.

CMA CGM revised the EPIC North Europe-Indian Subcontinent service, reintroducing westbound Suez Canal transits. Gemini Cooperation updated the TA4 Transatlantic service, replacing Hamburg with Bremerhaven.

Maersk revised the SAMBA North Europe-South America East Coast service, adding Itapoa and dropping Rio Grande. The changes reflect ongoing adjustments to meet demand and optimise global container trade networks.