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With high reliability goals, the Gemini alliance is going to have to take a different approach to hub ports than alliances have in the past. Check out this insightful JOC.com article by Peter Tirschwell for more information on the key service assumptions that need to be delivered to underpin this new strategy. #gemini #shippingindustry #transhipment #skyrockadvisors https://lnkd.in/epRiQhrb

At #TPM25: How Gemini Is Shaking Up the Schedule Reliability Game. When the Gemini Cooperation was announced in January 2024 — an alliance based on a shuttle and hub port network on several trade lanes and a promise of industry-leading schedule reliability — it signaled a sharp departure from the status quo. In an industry long used to direct services, Gemini challenged conventional wisdom in asserting that a hub-and-spoke network could produce the reliability many shippers need and expect. In this session, we will put a series of questions to Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen and APM Terminals' Lars Mikael Jensen, who oversees the hub ports within A.P. Moller-Maersk. Learn more: https://okt.to/E9lmya

🚢 APM Terminals Selected as Key Hubs for Gemini Cooperation Read more: https://shorturl.at/AUUps APM Terminals is proud to announce that eight of our terminals have been selected as key hubs by the new Gemini Cooperation, a long-term operational collaboration between A.P. Moller - Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd AG, starting in February 2025. The hubs will play a crucial role in delivering industry-leading schedule reliability, competitive transit times, and global coverage. Lars Mikael Jensen , Head of Hubs and Collaboration at APM Terminals, stated, "We excel in high productivity and reliability. This has earned us a position at the forefront of our industry and instills confidence in our ability to support Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd in delivering on their ambitions." #GeminiCooperation #APMTerminals #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #PortOperations #MaritimeIndustry #LeanMethodologies #AdvancedTechnology #DSTnews #ConnectWithDST #DSTDigital #DSTGlobal #ShippingExcellence #LogisticsEfficiency

Gemini says will use London Gateway for shared network vessel calls DP World’s London Gateway has opened a £350 million ($442 million) all-electric fourth berth, part of its plan to become the UK’s largest container port within five years. This move also coincides with Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announcing that their shared Gemini network will shift its UK calls from Felixstowe to London Gateway starting February, citing improved reliability and streamlined operations. Currently handling 2.9 million TEUs annually, London Gateway aims to increase its capacity by 1 million TEUs with the new berth, eventually surpassing Felixstowe’s 4 million TEUs. DP World has invested over £2 billion ($2.5 billion) in the port over the past decade, with plans for further expansion, including fifth and sixth berths. Located 30 miles east of London, the port integrates with the London Gateway Logistics Park, offering 9.25 million square feet of warehousing and multimodal transport links. The latest expansion has also created 200 new permanent jobs, reinforcing the port’s role in the UK’s global trade and sustainability goals. Stay Informed: https://lnkd.in/eUwcU33m

Last month we celebrated TMT's 1st OPS anniversary!🎉 What makes TMT state of the art? 1. The first terminal in Egypt to lead the decarbonization of the maritime industry using electrified RTGs. 2. The first terminal in the Mediterranean ports to adopt a paperless pre-gate process, minimizing the gate transaction process - at zero cost. 3. The first terminal in Egypt to implement the online trucking booking system integrated with shipping lines COPARNs and gates OCR without internal intervention. 4. The first terminal in the Port of Alexandria to handle transshipment volumes that puts the Port of Alexandria on the global hub ports map. 5. In terms of productivity, after 10 months of operations, TMT ranks the 4th among CMA CGM's terminals.

📦 Gemini to Choose Between Twin Network Options in October! 🔗 Gemini is set to decide on twin network options available in October. This decision will impact their operational strategy moving forward. The choice reflects the evolving landscape of container shipping. Stakeholders are keenly watching Gemini's next steps. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dYu3P2tH #Business #Global #Shipping #Strategy #Innovation

🚨 News Update! 🚨 The Gemini Cooperation, which was supposed to start on July 15, has been delayed. According to Supply Chain Dive, the agreement is missing important details about how it could affect competition. This decision means more work needs to be done to make sure everything is fair and clear for everyone involved. 🕵️♂️ Read more in the article: "Gemini Cooperation Lacks Details on Competitive Impacts, Delayed for Review." Stay tuned for updates! 📅 #SupplyChainNews #BusinessUpdate #GeminiCooperation

A week ago, I had the pleasure of participating in a joint town hall with two customers, Stolt Tank Containers and Hapag-Lloyd AG. I was asked to do a brief intro on the alliance landscape and share some thoughts about the hub and spoke concept, as well as the much-touted 90% reliability promise. The question I hear all the time is whether it's possible. Is 90% reliability doable - and how far are the carriers from that, now ? My first answer usually is that we don't even know how Gemini define 90% yet. But then, we can make some assumptions and infer a combined schedule reliability. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dTFin8wg /Simon #gemini #schedulereliability #srs #stolttankcontainers #hapaglloyd

Gemini faces 13-week phase-in before 90% reliability promise is tested: Clerc Gemini Cooperation, the new network from Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has a 13-week period starting February 1 to establish itself before the companies must prove their promised 90% schedule reliability, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc shared. This transition from the 2M Alliance for Maersk and THE Alliance for Hapag-Lloyd will require three months to fully stabilize, during which Clerc aims for Gemini to achieve high reliability without offering rate discounts. Gemini will operate a "hub-and-spoke" model, which could add transit time but is designed to boost on-time performance to 90%, despite current industry averages of 50–55%. Clerc assured that the model was thoroughly tested, and Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are confident in its potential reliability. Stay Informed: https://lnkd.in/gqyFG7aJ

🚢 Gemini Unveils CAPE Network Amid Suez Canal Uncertainty ⚠️ With growing volatility and uncertainty surrounding the Suez Canal, experts are warning of a potential supply chain "meltdown" when it reopens. In response, Gemini has introduced its CAPE Network (Cargo Availability Prediction Engine), providing real-time insights to help businesses anticipate delays and optimize their logistics. 🌍🔍 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/exufjeX9 As global supply chains face increased risks, it's critical for supply chain managers to leverage innovative tools like CAPE to stay agile and proactive. 📈💡 How is your team preparing for the challenges ahead? #SupplyChain #Logistics #Innovation #CAPE #Technology #SuezCanal