This expansion will double the deep-sea berth length and significantly increase total container capacity.
In the Liner Shipping segment, revenues reached US$5.7 billion in Q2 2026, supported by higher transport volumes of 3.5 million TEU.
While prioritizing crew and cargo security, the companies believe this transition improves logistics efficiency for their global clients.
Ahmed said the Baltimore Express call showed Lamu could “handle scale” and that Hapag-Lloyd was keen to work with KPA to “turn capabilities into real opportunities.”
By using the Suez Canal again, the AE15 service will achieve shorter sailing times and faster cargo movement between Asia and the Mediterranean.