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.
Maersk will use connections between its Qilin and Dragon services through Hong Kong where required to maintain cargo coverage.
Revised Qilin schedule
| Vessel | Voyage | Shanghai ETA | Hong Kong ETA | Melbourne ETA | Sydney ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSL Elizabeth | 641S | 9 October 2026 | 14 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 | – |
| Cape Serrat | 642S | 16 October 2026 | 21 October 2026 | – | 7 November 2026 |
| AS Camellia | 643S | 23 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 | 11 November 2026 | – |
| Capitaine Baret | 644S | 30 October 2026 | 4 November 2026 | – | 21 November 2026 |
| Delos Wave | 645S | 6 November 2026 | 11 November 2026 | 25 November 2026 | – |
| GSL Elizabeth | 646S | 13 November 2026 | 18 November 2026 | – | 5 December 2026 |
| Cape Serrat | 647S | 20 November 2026 | 25 November 2026 | 9 December 2026 | – |
| AS Camellia | 648S | 27 November 2026 | 2 December 2026 | – | 19 December 2026 |
| Capitaine Baret | 649S | 4 December 2026 | 9 December 2026 | 23 December 2026 | – |
| Delos Wave | 650S | 11 December 2026 | 16 December 2026 | – | 2 January 2027 |
Maersk said the temporary measure is intended to mitigate operational disruption while preserving connectivity between Asia and Australia.
