Middle East & Indian Subcontinent – Europe Blank Sailing Announcement

In relation to the COVID-19 effect, we have seen a significant reduction in demand. Consequently, Maersk has endeavoured to make a series of blanked sailings to match demand from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North Europe and Mediterranean. We aim to minimize the impact to our customers supply chain and provide predictability by securing a service plan and alternative routings upfront.

We will make alternated blank sailings between ME1, ME2 and ME3 services as described below to ensure our customers face as little business disruption. The services will be fully reinstated in line with demand pick up.

The planned suspended vessel listed below and subject to change according to demand:

Alternative coverage for ME1 suspension

• North West India and Pakistan: Covered on ME2/MECL
• Arabian Persian Gulf and Red Sea: Covered on ME2/ME3

Alternative coverage for ME2 suspension

• Arabian Persian Gulf and Red Sea: Covered on ME1/ME3

Alternative coverage for ME3 suspension

• North West India and Pakistan: Covered on ME1/MECL
• Arabian Persian Gulf and Red Sea: Covered on ME2

There will be no or marginal impact on transit times for all destination ports currently served via these services.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to continuing working with you in the future. In case of any questions, please contact your local customer service or sales representatives.