Japanese carrier ONE and Taiwan’s Yang Ming have recently provided updates regarding their transpacific network in response to Hapag-Lloyd’s departure from THE Alliance (THEA) in February, says an article published on loadstar website.
Summary
- ONE and Yang Ming have responded to Hapag-Lloyd’s departure from THE Alliance by updating their transpacific network strategies.
- Customers have been seeking clarity during negotiations for new annual transpacific contracts, focusing on service continuity post-Hapag’s exit.
- ONE has announced its 2025 transpacific product overview early to provide clear visibility to customers, featuring 16 loops including joint services with Wan Hai.
- Yang Ming plans to refine its transpacific service network starting in February 2025 in response to alliance membership changes.
Customer Pressure And Negotiations
Customers have been pressuring for clarity during negotiations for new annual transpacific contracts, especially concerning the continuity of services beyond Hapag-Lloyd’s exit from THEA.
ONE’s Announcement
ONE announced its 2025 transpacific product overview in advance to ensure clear visibility for customers. The update includes 16 loops, including independent and joint services with Wan Hai, offering a refined network beyond THEA’s previous structure.
Yang Ming’s Response
Yang Ming plans to refine its transpacific service network starting from February 2025 in response to the upcoming change within alliance membership.
Emphasis On Service Quality And Reliability
Both carriers emphasize quality end-to-end direct services with high schedule reliability, contrasting with other alliance strategies like Gemini’s hub & spoke model.
Network Stability Post-Hapag’s Departure
ONE’s CEO Jeremy Nixon assures minimal impact on the network and customers during the post-Chinese New Year disengagement period, highlighting core products with sea speed buffers.
Future Fleet Contributions And Partnerships
Details about the number or size of ships to be deployed on the revised transpacific network are not yet disclosed. The remaining THEA members may need to increase fleet contributions unless a new partner replaces Hapag.
Asia-Europe Trade Lane Considerations
ONE and Yang Ming have not clarified their network offerings post-Hapag on the Asia-Europe trade lanes. Long-term contracts in this region typically run on a calendar year basis and have been affected differently by the Red Sea crisis compared to the transpacific routes. Temporary schedules via Africa are currently in place for Asia to Europe shipments.
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Source: loadstar
