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Gemini’s ‘hub-and-spoke’ model aims to eliminate blank sailings Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are set to end the practice of blank sailings with the launch of their new vessel-sharing partnership, the Gemini Cooperation, in February 2025. The partnership is expected to achieve 90% schedule reliability across 58 global services using a hub-and-spoke network design. This model incorporates large ships on major routes supported by shuttle services with smaller vessels, enhancing the efficiency and reducing the need for canceled voyages. Additionally, the Gemini Cooperation will operate at reduced speeds, contributing to faster transit times and lower carbon emissions compared to current schedules. Pedro Silva, Senior Vice President at Hapag-Lloyd, highlighted the strategic placement of containers at major hubs to maintain full shipments and prioritize handling, thereby minimizing the risks associated with transshipping. https://lnkd.in/gJrqz6U9

The partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, which follows the dissolution of Maersk's 2M alliance, marks a significant change in container shipping as it brings together the expertise to navigate the complex, modern shipping landscape with innovative solutions. Read the Article today: The Gemini Cooperation: Transforming the shipping sector through a historic alliance https://lnkd.in/d3Ktew9M

ONE looking invest $25bn in its container shipping endeavours and target a fleet expansion from the current 1.8m teu to 3m teu over the six-year period. In terms of current rankings, a two-thirds expansion of ONE’s fleet would propel the carrier above Hapag-Lloyd to become the fifth-largest global container line.

The partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, which follows the dissolution of Maersk's 2M alliance, marks a significant change in container shipping as it brings together the expertise to navigate the complex, modern shipping landscape with innovative solutions. Read the Article today: The Gemini Cooperation: Transforming the shipping sector through a historic alliance https://lnkd.in/d7_h9wB5

The Gemini cooperation between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, based on their extensive experience, aims to revolutionise maritime logistics with a synergetic network offering enhanced reliability and operational capabilities in container shipping. Read the Article today: The Gemini Cooperation: Transforming the shipping sector through a historic alliance https://lnkd.in/d7_h9wB5

Container Shipping Shake-Up Looms in 2025! Get ready for a major reshuffle in the global container shipping industry. As alliances dissolve and new ones form, we'll see a shift in market power and trade routes. Key Changes: Gemini Cooperation: A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd AG join forces. The Premier Alliance: Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) unite. Ocean Alliance: Continues its operations with CMA CGM, COSCO SHIPPING Europe, EVERGREEN LINE, and OOCL. Stand-Alone with Strategic Partnerships: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services go solo but form strategic alliances. Stay tuned for more updates on how these changes will impact the shipping landscape. #NauticLogistics #Logistics #Transportation #GlobalMarkets #GlobalTrade

The global container shipping landscape is set for a significant shake-up in 2025! 🚢 As alliances dissolve and new ones emerge, the industry will see a reconfiguration of market power and trade routes. Gemini Cooperation: A.P. Moller - Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd AG The Premier Alliance: Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) Ocean Alliance: Will continue to operate CMA CGM COSCO SHIPPING Europe EVERGREEN LINE OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line) Stand Alone with Strategic Partnerships: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and ZIM Integrated Shipping These changes will definitely impact global trade. #passionateaboutCOLOG. #WomeninLogistics.

The IQAX eBL Platform successfully sent the first eBL issued by Hapag-Lloyd AG to The Topocean Group , a significant milestone in the growing recognition and adoption of IQAX eBL within the international shipping industry. Eric Wang, the Director of Fujian & Guangdong Province at Topocean Group, said: "Topocean Group is actively involved in the digitalization of shipping. In the past, we had to process B/Ls from multiple carriers through different channels, a labor-intensive and resource-intensive process. With IQAX eBL, we can now manage eBLs from multiple carriers in one platform. This optimizes the handling of bills of lading, reduces the required time and manpower, and improves overall efficiency in handling bills of lading. The single-view platform of the IQAX eBL Platform also provides key dynamic information of containers, making it convenient to check the progress of transportation."   We thank Topocean Group for recognizing the value of IQAX eBL. IQAX eBL will continue to actively expand its carrier network to provide more convenient services for shippers and forwarders. #IQAXeBL #billsoflading #eBL #digitaltransformation #shippinglogisitcs

According to Alphaliner, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company market share in terms of tonnage stands as a whopping 19.9% whilst A.P. Moller - Maersk stands at around 14.6%. The no. 1 container liner (in terms of tonnage) is "set to become the first liner to command a 20% global market share since Maersk momentarily hit such heights for a few months in early 2018. " Both liners embarked on different strategies with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company taking the top spot in the container shipping industry. “What is perhaps most important in this context is that MSC has achieved this size solely through organic growth. All other major global container lines have achieved their scale through acquisitions. This indicates that the Swiss carrier is likely not done with its growth path yet." https://lnkd.in/g_2hE6hK #MSC #Maersk #Containershipping #marketshare #alphaliner #splash247

Hello fam, I will be sharing an article ending of next month on the Gemini Cooperation (An alliance between Maersk line and Hapag Llyod). Here is the synopsis of the article. The Gemini cooperation: A great competition for MSC in liner shipping. Introduction: 2M( Maersk and MSC), The 2M split, Formation of Gemini Fleet size of these liner operators, their trade routes and investment in liner shipping. Conclusion: What the partnership will bring to global shipping, port investment. Recommendation: What can MSC do, Invest more into fleet size or terminal operations, intermodal transport (rail), achieving strategic fit. #Geminicooperation #linershipping #article