Maersk Revises AC1/AC2 Services and Launches New West Coast Shuttle
What Happened?
Effective August 2026, Maersk will revise its AC1 and AC2 weekly services, altering port rotations between Far East Asia and the West Coast of Latin America. The changes aim to strengthen network coverage for shippers on this key trade lane. Concurrently, Maersk will launch a new West Coast Shuttle to expand regional connectivity from Manzanillo, Mexico, to other South American ports.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 27, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Latin America
Affected Ports
Manzanillo
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Maersk's AC1 and AC2 services on the Asia -> Latin America trade lane, as well as those shipping to/from Manzanillo, Mexico, and other South American ports.
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