Capacity upgrade, international shipping company Maersk AE19 opens new route
Recently, Maersk announced the launch of a new Asia Europe route AE19, serving the Mediterranean and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The AE19 route is part of Maersk's east-west network and also part of the Gemini partnership.
Port rotation: Tianjin Xingang - Qingdao - Busan - Ningbo - Shanghai - Tanjung Pelepas Port - (Cape of Good Hope) - Western Mediterranean Hub Port - Eastern Mediterranean Hub Port - Jeddah Port - Western Mediterranean Hub Port - (Cape of Good Hope) - Singapore - Tianjin Xingang. The first westward voyage will be carried out by Maersk Elba/611W and will arrive at Tianjin Xingang on March 13, 2026. Maersk will connect AE19 to a wide range of ports in Asia and Europe, as well as Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, through an expanded and upgraded shuttle solution, providing more flexibility and route options for the supply chain.