The FI2 service joins Maersk’s existing FI3 service, with the two together forming direct ocean connections between the Far East and India.
For logistics planners, the 1 June 2026 effective date provides a clear deadline to adjust procurement and shipping schedules.
Maersk said uncertainty persists amid higher energy prices and trade constraints in the Upper Gulf region.
Logistics & Services’ performance continued to improve with revenue up 8.7% and year-on-year EBIT margin improvement for the eighth consecutive quarters.
The company stated: “Demand remained particularly strong on routes connecting Far East Asia with Europe, North America and Africa.”