According to the company’s website news release on September 8, 2022, as the Golden Week national holiday period in China approaches, Maersk is looking to balance the network in light of forecasted reductions in demand and reduced workforce to handle cargo operations.
Maersk's overall goal is to ensure minimal disruption to customers before, during and after Golden Week, with structural changes and alternative routings in place to enhance supply chain predictability.
2022 Golden Week Seasonal Capacity Adjustment
Alternative coverage:
AE1
Westbound
- Rotterdam: Covered by AE5 and inducement on AE55
- Bremerhaven: Covered by AE10
AE6
Westbound
- Sines: Covered by inducement on AE10
- Antwerp: Covered by AE7
- Felixstowe: Covered by AE7 or AE55
AE7
Westbound
- Colombo: Covered by next AE7
- Port Tangier: Covered by inducement on AE10
- Hamburg: Covered by next AE7
- Felixstowe: Covered by AE6
- Le Havre: Covered by AE55 and next AE7
- London Gateway: Covered by next AE7
- Antwerp: Covered by AE6
AE55
Westbound
- Felixstowe: Covered by AE6 and next AE55
- Le Havre: Covered by AE7 and next AE55
Maersk teams will continue to make sure customer impact is minimized by rebooking cargo to the remaining network in advance. Maersk will, of course, communicate any further changes with you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding, trust and cooperation. Maersk looks forward to continuing to serve your global logistics needs in the future.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local customer service or sales representatives.
