The 2M Alliance announced the reshuffling of their transatlantic sailings in an attempt to improve the reliability and efficiency of their services. In a customer advisory issued on Wednesday, Maersk said it is making a number of changes during the first quarter of 2023, affecting cargo movement on North Europe - North America & Mediterranean - North America trade lanes. “Global trade dynamics are shifting. Now, more than ever, supply chain resilience and stability are key. Slowing global demand has left us with extra capacity that we can use to improve the reliability of our services,” said Maersk. “In response, we are optimising our network to better match supply to demand and reduce fuel consumption." The changes include adding three vessels, one on each of their TA1, TA3 and TA6 services and changing the port rotation of sailings connecting Europe and North America. In addition, the advisory mentioned the alliance intends to slow the speed of its vessels to reduce emissions. “With these changes we can reduce schedule gaps and slidings, boost weekly coverage and allow for more robust supply chain planning. We can also help reduce the impact of congestion and bottlenecks. This offers you more mobility and greater ability to respond to market changes with agility,” said Maersk.