Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Launch New Ocean Network ‘Gemini Cooperation’

Maersk and Hapad Lloyd have officially launched their new long-term operational collaboration called the Gemini Cooperation. This collaboration will deliver a flexible and interconnected ocean network that will provide industry-leading schedule reliability of over 90% once fully phased in.

The first sailings under the Gemini Cooperation started on February 1, 2025, and the transition to the new network will take place gradually. Around 340 vessels will be phased in, with the complete transition expected by late May.

June will be the first full month of operation with all vessels sailing under the Gemini Cooperation schedules. During this phase, the vessels will be pulled out of the expiring agreements Maersk and Hapag Lloyd have with other carriers.

Johan Sigsgaard, Chief Product Officer of Ocean at Maersk, mentioned that the phase-in process has been carefully planned to ensure that customers experience a smooth transition. He added that the new network’s innovative design would offer increased reliability, flexibility …

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