Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Adjust Tango Service, Remove Salvador Direct Call
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have removed the direct call to Salvador, Brazil, from their joint US East Coast–South America East Coast (Tango) service. Cargo for Salvador will now be transshipped via Pecém, converting Salvador from a mainline port to a feeder destination. This operational change aims to streamline the mainline service but may impact transit times for affected shipments.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 4, 2026
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
North America -> South America
Affected Ports
Salvador, Pecém
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing the US East Coast to South America East Coast service, particularly those with cargo destined for Salvador, Brazil.
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