News / Hapag-Lloyd's new weekly express China-Europe loop will replace 2M slot charter

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Hapag-Lloyd has reacted to the 2M’s decision to terminate its slot charter deals with rival carriers by launching a standalone China to North Europe loop.

From April, Hapag-Lloyd will commence the direct service outside its THE Alliance VSA linking the Chinese port of Dachan Bay with North Europe’s third-largest container hub, Hamburg.

Dubbed the China Germany Express (CGX), the two-port loop will deploy eight panamax vessels and offer a 27-day headhaul transit time.

“It will replace our Far East Loop 6, 7 and ...