ONE, HMM, and Yang Ming Marine Transport announced the launch of new shipping routes.

Members of the Premier Alliance—ONE, HMM, and Yang Ming Marine Transport—recently issued an announcement to adjust some of their jointly operated routes to meet customer demands, introducing the new MD2 and GS2 routes.

According to the announcement, the Premier Alliance will split the existing MS2 route into two parts: the Asia-Mediterranean segment will operate independently and be renamed the MD2 route, while the trans-Pacific segment will be integrated with the AG1 route to form the new GS2 route.

The MD2 route will cover countries in the western Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, France, and Morocco, in the westbound direction. It will also facilitate cargo transshipment to North Africa via the Port of Tangier. In the eastbound direction, it will improve transportation efficiency from the Mediterranean to Busan and Central China, and provide services to Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand via Singapore.

The inaugural ship for the MD2 route is the "Hyundai Neptune," expected to arrive at Busan Port on September 7. The port rotation is: Busan - Shanghai - Ningbo - Kaohsiung - Shekou - Singapore - (Colombo/Hambantota) - Tangier - Valencia - Barcelona - Genoa - Fos - (Colombo/Hambantota) - Singapore - Busan.

Additionally, the Asia-North America segment of the GS2 route will provide comprehensive port coverage between the Far East, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. West Coast, with new direct services from the U.S. West Coast to Northern China.

The inaugural ship for this segment is the "YM Wonderland," expected to arrive at Singapore Port on September 4. The port rotation is: Middle East - Singapore - Laem Chabang - Cai Mep - Shanghai - Busan - Long Beach - Oakland - Busan - Dalian - Tianjin New Port - Qingdao - Busan - Shanghai - Ningbo - Kaohsiung - Shekou - Singapore - Middle East.

The Asia-Middle East segment of the GS2 route will add a call at Dalian Port, providing a new option for transportation between Northern China and the Middle East, while expanding services from the Middle East to Thailand, Vietnam, and other regions.

The inaugural ship for this segment is the "HMM Daon," expected to arrive at Tianjin New Port on September 8. The port rotation is: U.S. West Coast - Busan - Dalian - Tianjin New Port - Qingdao - Busan - Shanghai - Ningbo - Kaohsiung - Shekou - Singapore - Jebel Ali - Dammam - Jubail - Hamad - Abu Dhabi - Jebel Ali - Sohar - Singapore - Laem Chabang - Cai Mep - Shanghai - Busan - U.S. West Coast.