Advisories

Launch of new service AE19

06 Mar 2026

We are pleased to inform you that we will launch a new Asia-Europe service to the Mediterranean and Jeddah, SA. The AE19 service is a part of Maersk’s East-West network, as well as a part of the Gemini Cooperation.

Service Rotation:

Xingang – Qingdao – Busan – Ningbo – Shanghai – Tanjung Pelepas - (Cape of Good Hope) – West Med hub – East Med hub – Jeddah – West Med hub – (Cape of Good Hope) - Singapore - Xingang

The first westbound sailing will take place with Maersk Elba / 611W arriving in Xingang, China on 13 March 2026.

What this means for you

We will complement the AE19 with expanded and upgraded shuttle solutions connecting Asia into a wide range of ports in Europe and to Jeddah, SA. This will enable more flexibility and routing options for your supply chain.

If you have any questions about the AE19 service, as well as Maersk’s East West network, and what it means for you and your business, please contact us – our teams are standing by and ready to assist and guide you.

Thank you for your trust in us as your logistics partner. We look forward to continuing our work together.

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