Adding to recent capacity cutbacks, the carrier has redeployed vessels serving its premier Himalaya Express service between India, Europe and the Mediterranean onto Asian trades.
Carriers are looking to ride the higher rates as long as they can before the fresh vessel capacity that is making its way to the trans-Pacific begins to dull the momentum.
Hauling containers between Mexico and the US comes with additional regulations and potential disruptions that could make the 95% on-time performance promise more challenging for Hunt’s new cross-border service.