Solid peak season demand and elevated rates on the two trade lanes lifted the top line numbers and is leading the carrier to another highly profitable year.
The planned April departure of Hapag-Lloyd is the latest reshuffle in liner partnerships on the trade that has seen six of the top 10 global carriers rework their services in recent months.
Shippers are placing more emphasis on faster fulfillment and more modern facilities, with Midwestern states and key consumer markets gaining ground.
