OOCL’s updated 2026 product line-up introduces a reconfigured alliance network prioritising service reliability, wider port coverage, and geopolitical risk mitigation across east–west and transatlantic routes, signalling a strategic shift amidst evolving market demands.
Orientated around a refreshed OCEAN Alliance network, OOCL has unveiled its 2026 product line‑up, a move the company says responds to shifting customer needs and market conditions while seeking to bolster service reliability and sustainability across major east–west trades. According to OOCL’s announcement, the carrier will implement the alliance’s “Day 10” product from April 2026, with Transpacific (TPT) services starting in May. Industry reporting places the Day 10 rollout within a wider alliance design led by partners that jointly operate hundreds of vessels and an extensive service matrix.
The new plan tightens and expands port rotations on core trades. OOCL will operate nine Pacific Southwest (PSW) and five Pacific Northwest (PNW) loops linking China, Southeast Asia and Vietnam with the U.S. West Coast and Canada, while eight services will connect Asia to the U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports, improving direct access to hubs such as New York, Savannah, Charleston, Houston and Mobile. OOCL states the changes are intended to improve schedule resilience and customer choice. Independent coverage of the alliance’s network rollout describes the 2026 design as emphasising operational flexibility and wider port coverage at origin and destination.
On Asia–Europe trades OOCL will deploy seven Asia–North Europe loops and four Asia–Mediterranean services. Because of ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea, the carrier and its alliance partners plan to maintain routings via the Cape of Good Hope for the time being, while retaining prepared Suez Canal rotations that can be activated when conditions permit. Industry commentary notes the alliance has specified alternative Suez routings but given no firm date for a switch back from Cape transits.
The Far East–Middle East offering comprises four services, three operated under OCEAN Alliance and one outside it, connecting East Asia with major Gulf ports. Two Far East–Red Sea services remain suspended, reflecting the same regional security-driven conservatism that has prompted Cape‑of‑Good‑Hope routings across multiple loops. Reports from alliance partners stress the continuity of this approach as a risk‑management measure intended to protect schedules and cargo flows.
Separately, OOCL will launch six non‑OCEAN Alliance Trans‑Atlantic services from February 2026 to link Europe with the U.S. East Coast, the Gulf, Mexico and the U.S. West Coast, a move that supplements the alliance’s east–west footprint with additional direct options. The carrier cautioned that service schedules and port rotations may change as operational conditions evolve. Industry summaries underline that the Day 10 network is the alliance’s most extensive to date, deploying hundreds of ships and offering broad geographic coverage across key global trades.
Taken together, the announcements reflect a dual strategy: grow and refine direct connectivity while preserving contingency routings to mitigate geopolitical and security risks. According to alliance‑level disclosures and carrier statements, the Day 10 product represents a continuation of decade‑long cooperation among the OCEAN Alliance members, designed to deliver scale and resilience through shared loops, substantial vessel deployment and flexible routing options. Observers note the network’s scale, dozens of loops and several hundred ships, positions the alliance to manage volume and volatility across the main east–west lanes, though exact rotations and the timing of any return to Suez passages will depend on developments in regional security.
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- https://container-news.com/oocl-unveils-2026-product-line-up/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.oocl.com/eng/aboutoocl/corporatemessages/2026/Pages/20Jan2026.aspx – OOCL has announced its 2026 product line-up following the signing of OCEAN Alliance’s Day 10 products. The update reflects changing customer needs and market conditions. Since forming OCEAN Alliance in 2017, OOCL and its partners have focused on competitive services and reliable networks. In 2026, the alliance further refines port rotations, expands coverage, and improves service reliability. The Day 10 products aim to deliver efficient shipping solutions, strengthen global trade stability, and support a more sustainable shipping industry. Service launch timeline: From April 2026, OOCL will launch OCEAN Alliance Day 10 services. TPT services will begin in May 2026. Pacific services: OOCL will operate: 9 Pacific Southwest (PSW) services 5 Pacific Northwest (PNW) services These services link key ports in China, Southeast Asia, and Vietnam with the U.S. West Coast and Canada. Asia – North America East Coast and U.S. Gulf: OOCL will offer 8 services connecting Asia with the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. These services improve access to major ports such as New York, Savannah, Charleston, Houston, and Mobile. Asia – North Europe: OOCL will deploy 7 Asia–North Europe loops. Due to Red Sea security concerns, vessels will currently route via the Cape of Good Hope. OOCL has also prepared Suez Canal rotations, which it will activate when conditions allow. Asia – Mediterranean: OOCL will operate 4 Asia–Mediterranean services. These loops cover West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Adriatic ports. Cape of Good Hope routings apply for now, with Suez options available later. Far East – Middle East: OOCL will run 4 Far East–Middle East services. Three operate under OCEAN Alliance, and one operates outside the alliance. These services connect East Asia with major Gulf ports. Far East – Red Sea: Two Far East–Red Sea services remain suspended until further notice. Trans-Atlantic services: From February 2026, OOCL will offer 6 non-OCEAN Alliance Trans-Atlantic services. These routes will connect Europe with the U.S. East Coast, Gulf Coast, Mexico, and the U.S. West Coast. Notes: Service schedules and port rotations may change.
- https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cma-cgm-leads-ocean-alliance-2026-network-rollout/ – CMA CGM and its OCEAN Alliance partners have launched the ‘DAY 10 Product’, setting out a 41-service network for 2026. Spanning 41 services, OCEAN Alliance remains the largest operational alliance in container shipping. For 2026, CMA CGM and its partners have set out a network focused on operational resilience and flexibility. On the Asia–Northern Europe trade, the alliance is offering its widest port coverage to date at both origin and destination. Designed by CMA CGM, the ‘DAY 10 Product’ marks the alliance’s 10th consecutive year of joint operations. The network deploys 394 container vessels, including 130 from CMA CGM, across 41 services on the main East–West trades, representing a total capacity of 5.3 million TEU.
- https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/ocean-alliance-network-keeps-cape-rerouting-but-details-suez-options – The Ocean Alliance comprising CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL unveiled its east-west network – The Ocean Alliance Day10 product – for the year starting 1 April 2026. The network comprises 22 Transpacific services which start from May, seven Asia–Europe and four Asia–Med services, as well as three Asia–Middle East services, two suspended Asia–Red Sea services, and three Transatlantic services operated separately by the four alliance members with Ocean Network Express (ONE). For the seven Asia–Europe and four Asia–Mediterranean loops, the Ocean Alliance will maintain a routing via the Cape of Good Hope from 1 April 2026 but also detailed an alternative set of routings for the 11 services via the Suez Canal, although there is no timing for a switch to be made.
- https://www.xindemarinenews.com/en/market/2026/0121/62601.html – COSCO SHIPPING Lines has announced the launch of OCEAN Alliance Day Ten Product in 2026. The OCEAN Alliance DAY10 Product comprises 42 Loops+3 Non-OA TAT Loops. The alliance operates 7 Asia-North Europe services with 83 direct port-to-port connections, linking key Asian hubs to European markets. The Diamond Line network centers on strategic hubs such as Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Gdansk. This provides direct access to the Baltic Sea, North Africa, Ireland, Mediterranean, and Black Sea, covering 70+ ports across 30+ countries/regions. The alliance maintains consistent routing via the Cape of Good Hope to minimize geopolitical risk, with the Suez Canal option ready for flexible switching to ensure your supply chain stays stable.
- https://www.olgn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5.Container-News-Ocean-Alliance-rolls-out-new-service-network.pdf – Ocean Alliance’s container vessels. Ocean Alliance of CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and OOCL has announced the latest product line-up for 2025. As the initial cooperation period nears its end, all partners have agreed to extend their collaboration for at least an additional five years, until 2032. This decision will make Ocean Alliance the only container shipping grouping remaining the same after February 2025, when the new structure of the alliances will take effect. Effective from April 2025, the four container carriers will launch the following OCEAN Alliance Day 9 services, which span the Transpacific, Asia-Europe, and Far East-Middle East trade lanes: Nine Pacific Southwest Services (PSW): Pacific China South 1 [PCS1]: Haiphong – Xiamen –Nansha – Yantian –Los Angeles – Haiphong Pacific China North 1 [PCN1]: Tianjin – Qingdao – Shanghai – Long Beach – Prince Rupert – Tianjin (new) Pacific China North 2 [PCN2]: Qingdao – Shanghai – Prince Rupert – Qingdao (new) Pacific China North 3 [PCN3]: Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Los Angeles –Oakland- Pusan – Qingdao
- https://www.oocl.com/usa/eng/localinformation/localnews/2025/Documents/Customer%20Newsletter%2020250117.pdf – OOCL Presents Latest Product Line-up in 2025. We are pleased to present OOCL’s latest product line-up in 2025, following the signing of OCEAN Alliance’s Day 9 products. Since the formation of OCEAN Alliance in 2017, OOCL and its partners have been dedicated to delivering competitive, high-quality services to customers. Every year, OCEAN Alliance renews its offerings to adapt to changing market demands. With the introduction of the OCEAN Alliance Day 9 products covering Trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe, and Far East-Middle East trade lanes, along with port rotation refinements and new services, we aim to provide world-class shipping solutions to customers, all while enhancing global trade stability and demonstrating our commitment to a sustainable future in shipping. For more information, please click here to read the press release.
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