Maersk upgrades two major routes, making Far East to Latin America faster
2026-08-03

The revised services will be implemented in August 2026.  

AC1 Service Revision  

The updated AC1 service will serve the following ports: Shanghai (China), Yokohama (Japan), Lázaro Cárdenas (Mexico), Manzanillo (Mexico), Buenaventura (Colombia), and Balboa (Panama).  

The revised port rotation is: CNSGH → JPYOK → MXZLO → MXLZC → COBUN → PABLB.  

The inaugural sailing—Voyage 633E—will depart Shanghai on 20 August 2026. 

The service will continue to operate on a weekly basis.  

AC2 Service Revision  

Maersk has also revised its AC2 service connecting Far East Asia with the West Coast of Latin America.  

The updated port rotation will be: Ningbo (China) → Tansha (China) → Busan (South Korea) → Manzanillo (Mexico) → Lázaro Cárdenas (Mexico).  

The revised service will commence with Voyage 633E, departing Ningbo on 11 August 2026.  

The service will maintain its weekly frequency.  

New West Coast Shuttle Service  

In parallel with the AC2 revision, Maersk will introduce a dedicated West Coast Shuttle service.  

This shuttle will connect Manzanillo (Mexico) with key ports along the West Coast of South America—including Callao (Peru), San Antonio (Chile), and Valparaíso (Chile)—thereby extending regional connectivity and enhancing trans-Pacific hinterland access.

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