News / Hamburg Süd gets closer to Maersk with new east-west slot charter agreement

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Ahead of Maersk’s acquisition of Hamburg Süd, a deal has been reached for the German carrier to purchase slots on Maersk vessels for its east-west volumes from 1 April.

This will coincide with the termination of Hamburg Süd’s current slot agreement with UASC.

“We are pleased with this agreement. Accommodating these additional volumes enables improved utilisation in our fleet and provides opportunities to enhance our customer offering on select trades,” said Søren Toft, chief operating officer for Maersk Line.

The agreement is subject to maritime ...