Gemini Cooperation partners, Maersk and Hapag‑Lloyd, have agreed to modify the routing of a shared service, shifting it back to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.

According to a press release published by the carriers, the decision applies to the ME11 service, which links India and the Middle East with ports in the Mediterranean.

Both companies state that all movements through the area will take place with naval protection.

The revised schedule will take effect from mid‑February. Westbound voyages will be adjusted from the vessel Albert Maersk, while eastbound rotations will follow from the Astrid Maersk.

The two carriers note that this represents the first such routing change within the cooperation.

When operationally possible, Maersk and Hapag‑Lloyd also intend to introduce similar changes to the AE12 and AE15 services so they can travel via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal at a later point.

They plan to release further updates once timelines are confirmed.

Both organisations emphasise that the transition will be arranged to maintain the reliability standard of the Gemini Cooperation.

At the same time, they stress that the protection of crews, vessels, and cargo will remain their foremost concern during the implementation.