Hapag-Lloyd Confirms Year-End Blank Sailings on Transatlantic Services
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced several sailing omissions on its Transatlantic network connecting Europe and North America across late December 2026 and January 2027. The schedule adjustments impact European calls on the AL1, AL2, AL3, and AL6 services, affecting ports including Southampton, Antwerp, and Vado Ligure. Cargo owners should expect altered departure schedules and plan inventory flows accordingly.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 7, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
schedule_change
Affected Trade lanes
Europe -> North America, North America -> Europe
Affected Ports
GBSOU, BEANR, ITVDL
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized freight on Europe to North America Transatlantic trade lanes.
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