With the arrival of the National Day Golden Week, blank sailing plans from liner companies have followed closely, with capacity adjustments set to take place around the holiday period. Recently, major shipping companies such as MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd have announced blank sailings affecting routes to Europe, trans-Pacific routes, Asia routes, and more...

  Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)  

       Recently, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company issued an announcement stating that due to an anticipated slowdown in demand during the Golden Week holiday period, MSC plans to adjust its capacity on Asia-Europe routes from Week 39 to Week 41. As a result, the following sailings will be voided:

Asia-Mediterranean:

Week 39: JADE Service, Voyage GJ539W

Week 41: DRAGON Service, Voyage FD541W

Asia-Northern Europe:

Week 39: SWAN Service, Voyage FW539W; BRITANNIA Service, Voyage QB540W

Week 40: ALBATROS Service, Voyage GA540W; BRITANNIA Service, Voyage QB541W

  Maersk  
       Maersk has issued an announcement regarding capacity adjustments on Far East Asia to Europe routes during the Golden Week. As China's Golden Week holiday approaches, Maersk is working to balance its network in response to anticipated reduced demand and decreased staffing for freight operations. Please see the details of the voided sailings below:

       Maersk has issued an announcement regarding Golden Week adjustments on its Trans-Pacific routes. During the National Day Golden Week period, Maersk will modify its sailing schedules. To ensure continued port coverage, calls will be made on alternative voyages, and specific details will be communicated separately. Please see below for details of the affected sailings:

Maersk has issued an announcement regarding Golden Week adjustments on its Asia routes.
Voyage 541S/542N of Service A04 in Week 41 will be voided.

  Hapag-Lloyd  

       Hapag-Lloyd has issued an announcement regarding network adjustments on its Asia-Europe and Trans-Pacific routes during the Golden Week period. With cargo planning considerations in mind, the company aims to provide predictability and optimal alternative solutions to minimize potential supply chain disruptions. Details are as follows:

Trans-Pacific route adjustments include:

Adjustments to Europe routes include:

Adjustments to Asia routes include:

       A reminder: With the Golden Week approaching, international trade companies involved in businesses related to the above routes are advised to maintain close communication with shipping lines and clients, and arrange shipment plans as early as possible to avoid any impact on shipments!