Maersk announces seasonal blanking on Northern Star service

Maersk has announced a seasonal blanking on its Northern Star service for the Delos Wave voyages 548S/550N, affecting sailings scheduled for November (ex APA) and December (ex OCE). The adjustment comes in response to Christmas and New Year closures in New Zealand during the scheduled sailing period.

To minimize disruption, bookings will be automatically transferred to the next available sailing. Additionally, Timaru will be induced on 26 December by the Maersk Willemstadt (voyage 551N) to ensure service continuity and smooth cargo movement.

Impacted service details:

• Service: Northern Star

• Vessel: Delos Wave

• Voyages: 548S / 550N

• Last Port (Southbound): Hong Kong — ETD 28/11/2025

• Last Port (Northbound): Tauranga — ETD 03/01/2026