Hapag-Lloyd Adjusts Far East-Europe Rotations and Launches SE5 Service
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced revised port rotations and network updates on its Far East–Europe services under the Gemini Cooperation, effective November 2026. The update introduces the new Asia South Europe 5 (SE5) service transiting the Suez Canal alongside updated schedules for NE1, SE1, SE2, SE3, and SE4 services. The revisions affect key transit hubs including Port Said, Suez, Jeddah, and Salalah.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 10, 2026
Effective from
November 13, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
schedule_change
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> North Europe, Asia -> Mediterranean
Affected Ports
Shanghai, Port Said, Jeddah, Salalah, Suez
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized cargo between the Far East, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe via Hapag-Lloyd and Gemini Cooperation services.
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