Maersk will end its ASAS2 cooperation with CMA CGM, but will continue its ASAS service for Asia-East Coast South America trade.
Maersk has confirmed it will end its cooperation with CMA CGM on the ASAS2 service linking Asia with the East Coast of South America.
The final voyage under the current arrangement will depart Shanghai on 8 December 2026, operating as voyage 650W. Following this sailing, the ASAS2 service will be discontinued.
Despite the change, Maersk will maintain its presence on the trade lane through its ASAS service. The carrier stated that the service will continue to operate normally as a fully Maersk-operated and controlled product. Customers can still book shipments between Asia and the East Coast of South America through the ASAS network without interruption.
According to Maersk, retaining full operational control will allow the company to manage and develop the service independently, responding directly to customer requirements and shifting market conditions. For cargo owners who depend on dependable transit schedules to protect goods in transit and meet delivery commitments, the continuity of the ASAS service is intended to limit disruption as the cooperation winds down.
The adjustment reflects a broader pattern among ocean carriers reshaping vessel-sharing arrangements to tighten control over capacity, scheduling, and service reliability. By consolidating the trade under a single operated product, Maersk positions itself to adapt routing and capacity decisions more quickly for shippers, freight forwarders, and importers moving volumes between the two regions.
Maersk has not announced changes to port rotation, transit times, or capacity on the ASAS service at this stage. Customers are advised to confirm booking details and schedule information directly with the carrier ahead of the December 2026 transition.
