Real test of Gemini hub and spoke model yet to come, says Maersk
Early signs may be positive for the Gemini Cooperation’s “hub and spoke” model, but head ...
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Ocean carriers are struggling to maintain weekly sailings from Asia to Europe via the Cape of Good Hope routing, despite the delivery of some 425,000 teu of newbuild capacity this year.
According to an analysis by Alphaliner, the extended voyages are proving a challenge for carriers endeavouring to keep to revised proforma schedules.
“At least two, and preferably three, extra vessels need to be added to each loop to guarantee all scheduled departures,” said the consultant.
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