Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Hapag-Lloyd Joins Maersk in Haifa Service Reductions
Two major shipping companies, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, are changing how they do business because of trouble in West Asia.
They are cutting back on services to Haifa, a very important port in Israel.
This is because they want to keep their workers safe.
One service is still going to Haifa, but another one isn't taking cargo there right now.
The main goal of these companies is to make sure everyone is safe.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk reduce services to Haifa due to geopolitical tensions.
Maersk suspended vessel calls and cargo acceptance for Haifa.
Atlantic Loop 7 service continues to call Haifa.
EM3 service has temporarily suspended cargo acceptance for Haifa.
Crew safety is the main priority for both shipping lines.
- Who
- Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk shipping companies.
- What
- Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk are reducing services to the Port of Haifa.
- When
- As of June 23, 2025.
- Where
- Port of Haifa, Israel.
- Why
- Due to rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, prioritizing crew safety.
- Shipping Lines
- Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
- Affected Port
- Port of Haifa
- Reason
- Geopolitical tensions
- Operator of Haifa Port
- Adani-Gadot Group
- Main Priority
- Crew safety
- Cargo Throughput
- Close to 20 million tonnes annually