Maersk will add a call at Jeddah to its AE15 Gemini Cooperation service from August, further strengthening connectivity between Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia following the service’s return to the trans-Suez route. The new port call follows the previously announced structural change that sees the AE15 service resume transits through the Suez Canal instead of routing vessels around the Cape of Good Hope. Maersk said the additional Jeddah call will enhance cargo connectivity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia while supporting faster transit times between Asia and Europe. The carrier added that it will continue to closely monitor the security situation in the Middle East together with Hapag-Lloyd. Any further changes to the Gemini network will depend on conditions in the Red Sea, with contingency plans in place should the service need to revert to the Cape of Good Hope route. The post Maersk adds Jeddah call to AE15 Gemini service appeared first on Container News .