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Ocean and Key Ports Update
Due to ongoing operational challenges, the AE11 service will temporarily omit the Port of Genoa and instead divert to nearby Vado Ligure throughout August and September. The diversion is in place to mitigate further delays for our customers and maintain service integrity. We expect this to be a short-term measure and will communicate with our customers when the service returns to normal. Please see more details here and click here for sailing schedules.
To better connect the Caribbean and North Europe with greater reliability, Maersk has launched the new CAX service between Antwerp and the Port of Manzanillo in Panama. The first sailing will be the Maersk Monte Alto, which departs on 29th September 2025. Click here for more information and the full service rotation.
Key terminals across the continent are experiencing some moderate disruption as we move through the summer months. In Northern Europe, Antwerp continues to face high yard density and low gang availability, with waiting times running higher than usual. To help alleviate the situation, customers are kindly asked to collect their import containers as soon as possible after discharge.
London Gateway and the Port of Rotterdam, meanwhile, remain stable, with minimal waiting times and moderate yard density.
Further south, Algeciras and Tanger Med 2 are operating efficiently despite high volumes, although yard peaks are forecasted for the first few weeks of August. Our teams continue to work on contingency plans and will take action to minimise delays for customers, should it be required.
Elsewhere, Maersk has commenced operations at Milazzo Port, Sicily, to strengthen network connectivity for its customers in southern Italy. Vessels will be handled at the Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo (DTM) and bookings are now being accepted.
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Inland Update
In Germany, changes have been made to the import container release process at Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven. Effective from 1st October 2025, the new process will replace the PIN-based release system with a digital authorisation known as ‘secure release order’.
This ensures that only one traceable party at any given time is authorised to pick up full import containers from the port, supporting safe and secure supply chains for our customers. Click here for more information and further details on the German Ports community platform, through which the new process will be facilitated.
Elsewhere in Germany, customers are reminded that inspection fees remain in place if a service is carried out at Export (INE), Import or Trans-shipment (INI). Fees have increased as of 14th July 2025. Read more here.
Heading further south on the continent, ongoing railway maintenance and closures continue to affect inland operations in Italy, with rail services in and out of the Port of Genoa unavailable throughout August. Maersk will strive to minimise the impact of these disruptions by continuing to offer our services by truck, however the situation will result in the need for longer routes and subsequently a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented throughout Italy.
A separate Peak Season Surcharge also comes into force for truck transport in and out of the Port of Venice due to difficulties accessing the terminal. We will continue to monitor both situations and remove the PSS as soon as it becomes operationally feasible to do so.
Finally, in Slovenia, major railway infrastructure upgrades are now under way, reducing available rail capacity across key routes. We advise customers to plan accordingly and consult with Maersk representatives for alternative inland routing. Read more details here.
For more information on ways to connect seamlessly with our rail, road, and barge solutions across Europe, please visit our Inland transportation services in Europe.
Air Freight Update
Recently introduced by the European Commission, the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation mandates fuel suppliers delivering to EU airports to blend a minimum percentage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into their supply – starting with 2% in 2025 and growing incrementally to 70% in 2050.
The associated costs are being passed on by airlines and may affect pricing for shipments moving through airports in the European Union and United Kingdom. Due to these additional costs imposed by airlines, Maersk will introduce an SAF surcharge on applicable air freight shipments of €0.04 per chargeable kilogram from 1st September 2025. For further details, please visit our advisory page.
We are seeing increased demand for air freight from Vietnam into the United States of America amid the ongoing tensions between the US and China. Rotate data shows that volumes between Ho Chi Minh City and the US increased 62% in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Sourcing from Vietnam has been increasing in recent years, and we expect air cargo demand to continue from the country if it has more favourable tariff rates than its Chinese neighbours. Please reach out to discuss export options through our global network of partner and own-controlled flights.
Please click here to find helpful information about Maersk Air Cargo and our services to and from Europe.
Customs Update
At the end of July, the European Union and US agreed on a new deal for trade and tariffs that sets a 15% baseline on goods being exported to the US from the EU. The UK, meanwhile, faces slightly lower baseline tariffs of 10%.
Final terms of the deal are still being ironed out, but we advise getting ahead of the game with proactive measures on your supply chain – including reviewing all origin documentation, understanding stacking risks for EU exports to the US, and preparing for potential cost increases and re-routing strategies.
Our Global Trade and Customs Consultants are on hand to support you with planning ahead and outlining the benefits of the new AI-powered Maersk Trade and Tariff Studio product, should you need any assistance. Please also stay up to date on the latest global tariff information through our dedicated page here, and sign up to hear more from our customs experts in next month’s on-demand webinar around handling ever-changing tariffs and regulations.
Elsewhere, the EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia targets vessels acting as the company’s shadow fleet and – for the first time – third-country financial operators. Export bans are planned for machinery metals, plastics, and chemicals used in industrial production.
We advise customers to audit supply chains to determine any exposure to sanctioned entities, and also monitor financial transactions involving third-country intermediaries. Read more information here.
Ecommerce Update
Ecommerce in Europe is continuing its upward trajectory in 2025, with the likes of Germany expecting to see 4% annual growth and Spain growing 13% year-on-year compared to 2024. As online order volumes surge, consumer expectations for convenience and sustainability are redefining last-mile delivery.
One of the standout trends in recent months is the rapid expansion of Out-of-Home (OOH) delivery options at checkout. No longer a niche alternative, OOH is becoming the new standard across Europe – accounting for 58% of B2C package deliveries according to Last Mile Experts.
For ecommerce customers, these trends mean more choice, more convenience, and more control. Retailers, meanwhile, must respond quickly to evolving demands to provide these options, or they could potentially risk falling behind.
Find out more about how our teams can help provide the best ecommerce delivery solutions for your business by visiting our E-Delivery page.
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