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We are closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East and would like to share an important update on our network coverage across the region.
Following our latest risk assessment and operational review and considering the escalating conflict affecting safe navigation in the Gulf region, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend the FM1 Service (connecting Far East to Middle East) and as well the ME11 Service (connecting Middle East to Europe). This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our personnel and vessels while minimizing operational disruption across our wider network.
Please find below the latest information regarding the final westbound sailings on the affected services.
| Week | Service | Vessel | Voyage WB/EB | First Load Port / ETD | Phase out Port / ETD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Week
7
|
Service
FM1
|
Vessel
VUNG TAU EXPRESS
|
Voyage WB/EB
607W
|
First Load Port / ETD
Xingang / 02-15
|
Phase out Port / ETD
Tanjung Pelepas / 09-03
|
|
Week
9
|
Service
ME11
|
Vessel
ASTRID MAERSK
|
Voyage WB/EB
609W
|
First Load Port / ETD
Mundra / 04-03
|
Phase out Port / ETD
Salalah / 13-03
|
* For containers currently on board Vung Tao Express (FM1) and Maersk Emden (FM1), as well as bookings that have already been gated in for onward vessels (FM1 & ME11), further communication will be provided once discharge and contingency plans are finalized.
For the ME11/FM1 final eastbound voyage, we are finalising the timing and vessel details and will update you as soon as this information is confirmed.
In addition to the above-mentioned changes, we would also like to confirm that our shuttle services in the Gulf region are suspended until further notice.
Furthermore, the ME1 service covering the Middle East to Northern Europe will temporarily drop the call in Jebel Ali, UAE and continue to call India and Oman.
- Previous rotation: Jebel Ali – Mundra – Nhava Sheva – Salalah – Port Tangier (TC1) – Rotterdam – Wilhelmshaven – Hamburg – London Gateway
- New rotation: Mundra - Nhava Sheva - Salalah - Port Tangier (TC1) - Rotterdam - Wilhelmshaven - Hamburg - London Gateway
Your business is important to us and we understand how essential timely notifications are for your planning and operations during this time. We remain committed to minimizing the impact on your supply chain. If however changing conditions require us to make further adjustments or undertake other contingency measures, we will communicate the updates to you promptly.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership throughout this period of significant disruption. Should you have any questions or are in need of further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.