Hapag-Lloyd won't take bookings if port congestion leaves cargo stranded
A “cautious” Hapag-Lloyd has warned it will not accept bookings if port congestion leaves cargo ...
Hapag-Lloyd is beating a positive drum for 2025 and the introduction of the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, remaining confident of its target of 90% reliability.
Speaking on The Loadstar Podcast, MD of global commercial development Henrik Schilling said: “I am quietly optimistic about the year, having analysed both our short-term bookings and committed volumes.”
He was speaking despite increasing concern that a new Donald Trump US presidency could result in chaos for global supply chains.
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