21 September 2026
Maersk adjusts Qilin service for ten Asia–Australia sailings

Maersk will temporarily adjust its Qilin service for ten sailings amid prolonged vessel waiting times and weather-related disruption in Shanghai. The contingency arrangement will cover voyages 641S to 650S. It will begin with GSL Elizabeth voyage 641S, which is scheduled to arrive in Shanghai on 9 October 2026. Under the temporary arrangement, the service will follow this rotation: Shanghai – Hong Kong – Melbourne/Sydney Melbourne and Sydney will be served on alternating sailings. Meanwhile, Hong Kong will be added as a connection hub.
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