Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd are announcing a slot purchase agreement for Hamburg Süd’s volumes on the East–West trades to be shipped on vessels in the 2M network. Due to changes in the global liner alliances, the agreement follows commercial negotiations in anticipation of the termination of Hamburg Süd’s current slot purchase arrangements on the East–West trades.
In detail, Hamburg Süd will be able to offer its customers the following product portfolio and service frequencies:
Asia – North Europe: 5 sailings per week
Asia – Western Mediterranean: 2 sailings per week
Asia – US West Coast: 4 sailings per week
Asia – US East Coast: 3 sailings per week
Transatlantic: 2 sailings per week
Additional details, including port rotations, transit times, and terminal details, will be made available in due course. The agreement is scheduled to begin 1 April (subject to maritime filing requirements being satisfied).