Maersk has cancelled the scheduled northbound sailing of AS Sara voyage 633N on its Adriatic–South East Mediterranean service (SLI).
The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Haifa on 12 August 2026.
Maersk attributed the blank sailing to network optimisation measures. The carrier aims to balance vessel capacity with current market demand and maintain schedule reliability.
Affected port calls
The cancellation affects the following scheduled calls:
| Port | Original schedule |
|---|---|
| Haifa | ETD 12 August 2026 |
| Ashdod | ETD 13 August 2026 |
| Damietta | ETA 15 August 2026 |
| Port Said | ETA 16 August 2026 |
| Koper | ETA 20 August 2026 |
| Venice | ETA 25 August 2026 |
| Ancona | ETA 26 August 2026 |
Customer cargo arrangements
Maersk will protect confirmed bookings from the cancelled voyage on the next available sailing, subject to operational constraints.
The carrier is considering AS Sara voyage 634N as the replacement for AS Sara voyage 633N.
Moreover, local customer service representatives will contact affected customers directly.
Documentation and cut-off dates
Maersk will communicate revised cargo receiving dates and documentation cut-off times separately.
The carrier has advised customers to review their supply chain plans and request alternative routing solutions if necessary.
