Maersk will withdraw from the direct U.S.–South Africa trade lane. The move follows MSC’s exit from the joint U.S.–South Africa/AMEX service. MSC is launching its standalone USA–West Africa–South Africa Express (USWASA). Maersk will now rely on transshipment. Cargo is expected to move via Tangier and Algeciras instead of direct sailings. Shippers will need to adjust. […] The post Maersk exits direct U.S.–South Africa route appeared first on Container News .