Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus

Due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the forecasted sharp downturn in demand, THEA Member’s Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming have decided to modify April's sailing schedules.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in sustainability and awarded the Best Performer in Asia Middle East and Africa, excluding China by EcoVadis Sustainability Leadership Awards.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic
on 11th March 2020. Ocean Network Express (ONE) is committed to weather through this crisis
together with our valued customers in these times of uncertainty and disruption.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce its upgraded participation on the Australia East Asia Service (AUE), also known as North East Asia – Australia Express (NEAX) service.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to introduce a new call to Batangas on its Thailand Philippines Vietnam (TPV) service starting from April 2020.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the details of its Intra-Asia Japan service network for 2020, offering improved service coverage, comprehensive port connections and competitive transit times. Of which, ONE will operate 7 of these services, and co-loading 5 of the services ensured through slots.

Following the PR from THE Alliance (released on 16th January 2020), the members of THE Alliance, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Ocean Network Express, and Yang Ming today announced updated details of 2020 Service Network, focusing on Asia-Middle East trade-lane. THE Alliance will introduce three newly organized express loops from early April and these services will provide higher frequency, direct and expanded coverage, and the fastest connection from the respective regions.

Further to our Customer Advisory dated January 23, 2020, we would like to update you on General Average status of the vessel and GA Security requirements for this incident.

Due to the slow inbound container pick-up activity caused by the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus and the extension of the Lunar New Year holidays, some Chinese terminals, especially Xingang (Tianjin) and Shanghai are already facing a serious shortage of available reefer plugs.