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In a statement, THE Alliance said: "In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the members of THE Alliance have continuously been adapting their resources to match the moving demand of the global shipping market."

In Asia and North Europe strings, the FP1/FP2/FE2/FE3 will maintain weekly sailings in January. THE Alliance will continue to operate the FE4 Extra Loader Programme in January. Participation of the Extra Loader Programme will be separately advised by respective lines.

In Asia and the Mediterranean strings, the MD1/MD2/MD3 will maintain their weekly sailings in January.

In Transpacific - West Coast strings, all PSW (including India leg for PS3) and PNW loops will maintain their weekly sailings in January except for FP1 TP leg - Week 1 void.

In Transpacific - East Coast strings, all USEC loops will maintain their weekly sailings in January except for EC3 - Week 1 void.

In Asia - Middle East strings, the AG1 will remain merged with AG3, the AG2 and AG3 and will maintain all sailings in January.

In Transatlantic strings, all Atlantic sailings will be maintained in January except for AL2 Week 53 void.

"During these unprecedented times of the pandemic, the members of THE Alliance have endeavoured to keep the supply chains of its customers moving and thank them for their continued support and understanding," the statement added.