Hapag-Lloyd Adds Jeddah to Eastbound India Europe Express Service Rotation

What Happened?

Hapag-Lloyd has updated its India Europe Express (IEX) service rotation by adding Jeddah to the eastbound leg. The adjusted service links Europe, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Indian Subcontinent. The revised rotation commences with the vessel Maersk Tukan at London Gateway on December 1, 2026.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 8, 2026
Effective from
December 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
schedule_change
Affected Trade lanes
Europe -> Middle East, Europe -> Indian Subcontinent, Indian Subcontinent -> Europe
Affected Ports
SAJED, GBLGP, DEHAM, NLRTM, ESALG, MAPTM, LKCMB, INENN
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized cargo between Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent on the IEX service.
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