Maersk and P&O merger - Service changes

sbst275 SG

As far as South East Asia is concerned

There will be changes to port calling notation

Asia - Europe Svs

AE1 - It will drop Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) for Eastbound while adding Singapore. Westbound remains calling PTP

AE2 - Same as AE1

AE3 - Same as AE6

AE5 - Both Singapore and PTP (East) and PTP (West)

AE6- Still calls PTP bth bounds

AE7 - Totally dropped calling PTP

AE9 (New) - Eastbound calls PTP, Westbound calls SG and PTP

AE10 (New) - Eastbound calls Singapore, Westbound calls PTP

Australia - Far East Svs

All will make Singapore for additional calls, others remain unchanged

Africa - Asia Svs

EAF5 (New) - Calls PTP

Sarfari 1 (New) - Calls PTP (East and West) and Singapore (East)

Sarfari 2 (New) - Calls PTP and Singapore (South East Asia - Africa Sv)

WAF10 (New) - Not complete

Far East - Middle East Svs

FM2 (New) - Calls PTP (West) and Laem Chabang (West)

FM3 (New) - Calls PTP (West)

FM4 (New) - Calls PTP, South East Asia - Middle East Sv

South America - Asia Svs

ASAS (New) - Calls Singapore (East) and PTP (West)

Transpacific Svs

TP2 - Laem Chabang (South East Asia - USA Sv)

TP6 - Calls both Singapore and PTP (South East Asia - USA Sv)

dragg SG

who cares?

sbst275 SG

Govt is gonna nag again, saying compeitive

But I am wondering diff port calling notation, would it create a pile of containers that needs to be shipped across? Like only 1 sv that calls SG to Europe, would it cause prob?

dragg SG

maybe they will take the opportunity to become more competitive.

sbst275 SG

Actually Maersk dun seem to care of their stakes in PTP anymore.. In fact, such callings notation as stated abv might mean they wanna go to where more cargoes are at

dragg SG

i am referring to our port.

sbst275 SG

As for us, I think so...

Anyway, internal trouble has sparked bet the 2 operators at Klang vs PTP... Think we can take the opportunity

But I think there will be continued growth, cargoes are flowing in and out everyday

PS: Dun think PTP's expected 25% growth will be a reality... They had thought Maersk would move all cargoes to PTP since they thought as they are shareholder of there

sbst275 SG

Now Maersk seems to have decided to shift Port Klang's terminal operator from Westport to Northport. Westport is not scared and even said bth operator should cooperate as they have lost container volumes to PSA Singapore as shippers have consolidated SEA hub operations in Singapore since SG fights back

However, it may have nothing to do with Nth's links with PTP via a invesment co...

If that's the case, they would not have added 100% calls to SG terminal

Anyway, the reports made by MY press has revealed Malaysians unwillingness to admit defeat. Still say Johor port's growth is 5% when 0.06M TEU increase meant 2% growth... Which makes it the slowest growing SEA port... Still they say is the fastest

sbst275 SG

It seems that Maersk is moving major Europe – Asia Eastbound route back to PSA Terminal could have been caused by the Johor’s port inability to handle large cargoes carried aft the merger

sbst275 SG

Some service inefficencies

Singapore - Busan

Currently: PSA - PTP - Busan

From March: PSA - PTP - PSA - Busan (Extd by 2 weeks more)

Singapore - Dalian

Currently: PSA - PTP - Dalian

From March: PSA - PTP - PSA - Dalian (Extd by 2 weeks more)

Antwerp - Ho Chin Minh

Currently: Antwerp - PTP - Ho Chin Minh

From March: Antwerp - PSA - PTP - Ho Chi Minh (There are direct svs to Ho Chin Minh from PSA Terminal) (More by 2 days)

Kuching - Dalian

Currently: Kuching - PSA - PTP - Dalian

From March: Kuching - PSA - PTP - PSA - Dalian (By 2 weeks more)

Buenos Aires - Port Klang/ Jakarta/ Ho Chin Minh
*This is rather sticky, though there are direct svs from Buenos Aires to Singapore for transhipment within 35 - 38 days, Maersk simply choses to transhipment via PTP which is a longer rt, taking 7 days more

South East Asia bound feeders are more screwed, simply wanting to make the cargo be handled at least once via PTP, resulting in 2-3 day delays

sbst275 SG

Changes to the Europe - Asia Services have started

The 1st ship, GUNVOR MAERSK has started its trip from Gothenburg, Sweden... Changes to AE1 include the use of Maersk's largest ships and changing port calls to PSA Singapore instead of Tanjung Pelepas

sbst275 SG

As I looked at the East coast South America - Asia trade

From Argentina to Singapore (Direct shipment) takes 22 days

Yet from Argentina to Tanjung Pelepas (Tranship via Gioia Tauro) takes 44 days Shocked

sbst275 SG

Too much Evil or Very Mad

I have searched some point to point queries, yet what I get is inefficient routings

Example 1: Le Havre, France - Laem Chabang, Thailand

Le Havre - Singapore PSA Terminal - Malaysia Tanjung Pelepas - Laem Chabang

Flaw - There is direct feeder service bet Singapore and Laem Chabang provided by SAFmarine Rolling Eyes

Example 2: Haldia (West Bengal), India - Qingdao, China

Haldia - Malaysia Tanjung Pelepas - Singapore PSA Terminal - Qingdao

Flaw: MCC Tpt provides Haldia - Tanjung Pelepas - PSA - Haldia service

Example 3: Jakarta, Indonesia - Hong Kong, HK

Jakarta - Singapore PSA Terminal - Malaysia Tanjung Pelepas - Hong Kong

Flaw: There is direct AE5 service from Singapore - Hong Kong

Example 4: Antwerp, Belgium - Kuching, East Malaysia

Antwerp - PSA Singapore Terminal - Malaysia Tanjung Pelepas - PSA Singapore Terminal - Kuching

Flaw: Obvious

sbst275 SG

This is worst

Surabaya - Qingdao

*No connection! Mad

Though there is, Surabaya - Singapore PSA Terminal - Qingdao... Rolling Eyes

Wonder what is the benefit of the merger, end up just to let the cargo pass by PTP, cargoes are held back for nothing at Tanjung Pelepas for 1 week

sbst275 SG

Good News for PSA!!! Very Happy

MCC Transport, the South East Feeder arm of Maersk will rationalise its SEA svs

1
Service: PSA Singapore - Haiphong (Vietnam) - Da Nang (Vietnam) - Qui Nhon (Vietnam) - PSA Singapore - Kuantan (Malaysia) - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: MCC CLIPPER & AMSTEL TRADER

2
Service: PTP - Port Klang - Penang - PTP - Haiphong - Qui Nhon - Nha Trang - PTP
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: MCC CONFIDENCE, CEC MORNING & MEKONG CORDELIA

3
Service: PSA Singapore - Songkhla (Thailand) - Sihanoukville (Cambodia) - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: MEKONG VISION

4
Service: PSA Singapore - Sihanoukville (Cambodia) - Songkhla (Thailand) - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: EPONYMA

5
Service: PSA Singapore - Laem Chabang (Thailand) - PTP - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: HERMES III

6
Service: PSA Singapore - PTP - Laem Chabang - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: SAFMARINE NOLIZWE

7
Service: PSA Singapore - Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: MEKONG PRIDE

8
Service: PTP - Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) - PTP - Port Klang - PTP - Medan - PTP
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: MEKONG SPIRIT &

sbst275 SG

Services that do not have fixed vessel deployments as yet

Singapore Shuttle Service
Singapore - Penang - Port Klang - PTP - Singapore

*Based on MCC Tpt's website, there is no more links. Yet why do I still get direct SG - Penang feeder linkage?

sbst275 SG

9
Service: PSA Singapore - PTP - Surabaya (Indonesia) - Semarang (Indonesia) - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Twice Weekly

Ships Deployed: WESTERHEVER & EVER APEX

10
Service: PSA Singapore - PTP - Panjang - Jakarta - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: EAGLE PRESTIGE

11
Service: Jakarta - PSA Singapore - Laem Chabang (Thailand) - PSA Singapore - Jakarta
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: OSG ACME & OSG AGROSY

12
Service: PSA Singapore - Jakarta - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: CERRINA

13
Service: PSA Singapore - PTP - Jakarta - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: IBERIAN EXPRESS

14
Service: PSA Singapore - Jakarta - PTP - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Weekly

Ships Deployed: MAERSK TACOMA

15
Service: PSA Singapore - Haldia - Calcutta - Haldia - PSA Singapore
Frequency: Twice Weekly

Ships Deployed: BTL fleet

Withdrawn Fleet

MEKONG PIONEER, MEKONG VALIANCE (Redeployed to Kaoshuing - Ho Chi Minh shuttle), MCC VANTAGE, ASTOR, ASKOY TRUMA, MAERSK ASIA DECIMO, JACQUELINE
*Likely that 4 will be freed up again

charlize SG

I got a headache after reading the first few lines.

Just give me the low down.

Are you saying Sg port is screwed or what? Laughing

sbst275 SG

OK

Maersk is rationalising the SEA rts

The loser? Tanjung Pelepas Laughing

PSA turns out to be Maersk's main SEA transhipment hub coming Apr Very Happy

charlize SG

I still don't get your drift.

But it's ok. I blame myself for not being a port fanatic like you. Laughing