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25 August 2026

MSC announces Golden Week blank sailings

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Source reporting: Container News

MSC announces Golden Week blank sailings

MSC will adjust capacity across its Asia–Europe network during China’s Golden Week holiday period. The carrier expects demand to slow during the holiday. Therefore, it will blank selected sailings on its Asia–Mediterranean and Asia–North Europe services. Asia to Mediterranean Week Service Voyage 39 Jade GJ639W Asia to North Europe Week Service Voyage 40 Swan FW640W 40 Britannia QB640W 41 Lion GL641W MSC said customers can continue placing bookings through the usual channels. The carrier is arranging contingency plans using alternative services.

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