Reliability, Connectivity & Sustainability

Gemini Cooperation

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called ”Gemini Cooperation”, which will start in February 2025. The ambition is to deliver a fast, flexible and interconnected ocean network with industry-leading reliability being its cornerstone.

Gemini Cooperation will cover seven trades and offer up to 59 services, including mainliner and dedicated shuttle services. The fleet of our new partnership will consist of more than 300-340 modern and efficent vessels, many ready to adopt cleaner fuels, with a total standing capacity of ~3.4-3.7 million.

Reliability

Industry leading schedule reliability of >90%

Strong focus within Gemini Cooperation on schedule reliability to increase on-time delivery on box level from today ~50% to >80%

Efficient mainliner network with (mostly) controlled hubs & owned shuttles will improve reliability and port coverage

Strategically aligned partners with equal rights will result in faster decision-making, backed by contractual obligations

Connectivity

Excellent network coverage with efficient connections and competitive transit times

Network centered around hubs that are jointly controlled and managed by Gemini Cooperation partners

Large and dedicated shuttles run by Gemini Cooperation partners will serve an extensive network, complemented by feeders

Frequent shuttles in synchronized connections with reliable mainliners will half dwell times and allow cargo to reach the desired destination faster

Sustainability

Accelerate decarbonization efforts

Absolute GHG emission reduction targets to align with 1.5-degree trajectory

Reduce absolute emissions over 30% by 2030 and net-zero by 2045

Further enhance green product offerings towards our customers

Levers that will enable decarbonization: effective hub & spoke model, speed optimization, larger ships, strategic terminal hubs, alternative fuels, reduced waiting times