The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is realigning its services by withdrawing its largest vessels from the Asia–North Europe route. According to Alphaliner, MSC’s 19,200- to 24,300-TEU megamax ships will shift to the Asia-Mediterranean and Asia–West Africa trades. The Asia–North Europe corridor will now be serviced by ships averaging around 14,700 TEUs.

This move follows MSC’s departure from the 2M Alliance with Maersk, marking its first month of independent operation on major east-west trades. Analysts indicate that reducing vessel sizes on the Asia–North Europe route may help manage capacity and stabilize declining freight rates.

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