HMM launches new MA2 service

HMM has announced the launch of its new Mediterranean-West Africa Service (MA2), scheduled to commence in July 2026. This service is a core component of HMM’s “hub-and-spoke” strategy, designed to link main east-west trade lanes with emerging African markets.

Service Overview

• Commencement: Second week of July 2026.

• Cooperation: Operated in partnership with Ocean Network Express (ONE).

• Vessel Deployment: Five 2,800 TEU container vessels.

• Duration: 35-day round-trip.

Port Rotation The service will utilize Algeciras as a central hub for connectivity: Algeciras (Spain) – Tangier (Morocco) – Dakar (Senegal) – Tema (Ghana) – Lekki (Nigeria) – Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) – Algeciras (Spain)

Strategic Fleet Expansion To support the expansion of its feeder networks, HMM has secured 24 feeder vessels over the past six months:

• Ten 2,800 TEU ships: Ordered from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (March 2026).

• Two 1,900 TEU ships: Acquired from the market earlier this year.

• Twelve 1,800-2,700 TEU ships: Ordered last October.

According to an HMM official, the MA2 service acts as a strategic gateway to high-potential emerging markets, allowing the carrier to build a more comprehensive global network by integrating these feeder services with its main-haul routes.

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