News / Gemini warns of 'meltdown' when Suez reopens

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Maersk has warned of an “operational meltdown” when carriers are able to use the Suez Canal again.

The Danish liner, along with Hapag-Lloyd, announced their hub-and-spoke Gemini Cooperation services would go round the Cape of Good Hope instead of the still-volatile Red Sea. 

Maersk told customers yesterday: “After thorough consideration, and given the continued safety concerns in the Red Sea, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk confirm they expect to phase-in their Cape of Good Hope network for the commencement of the Gemini Cooperation on ...