CMA CGM announced that it is making changes to some of its Asia services citing congestion issues in the region.

"To ensure service reliability during the ongoing congestion in Asia, the rotation of SHAKA 2 service had to be adjusted until further notice, following our partner’s decision," the French maritime and logistics firm said in a statement.

It noted that Yantian and Hong Kong will be taken out of the Southbound rotation, while Port Louis and Hong Kong will also be taken out of its Northbound rotation. 

It said the changes will start with m/v "MAERSK TAIKUNG" voy. 0SSAVW1MA, ETA Shanghai on December 19.

CMA CGM noted that until further notice, the service will therefore follow the Shanghai – Ningbo – Tanjung Pelepas – Port Louis – Durban – Tanjung Pelepas – Shanghai rotation.