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As global trade becomes increasingly complex, top shipping brands Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have announced the Gemini Cooperation – a transformational cooperation for global ocean freight. The announcement of the new partnership is good news for industries with complex supply needs, including specialty steel exports such as service centers like Promispecial. Of course, we expect these new partnerships to contribute to greater resilience in the supply chain process along with new opportunities for growth.
A Shift in Global Shipping
Officially announced in early 2024, they expect the partnership to be fully operational by February 2025. The companies will connect, consolidate, and digitize their fleets and expertise. They commit to providing the best schedule reliability, port connectivity, and additional steps to further sustainable shipping. The network will operate 290 vessels across 26 essential trade lanes across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. What was once formally considered a “big box” has promised to create a better resilience for a global shipping system with unprecedented efficiencies.
Implications for the Specialty Steel Export Sector
For specialty steel exporters, consistent shipping schedules and efficient supply chains are more than just operational needs—they are critical success factors. Any delay or disruption can cascade across production schedules, client relationships, and market competitiveness.
The Gemini Cooperation offers tangible benefits:
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Achieving on-time delivery rates exceeding 90%, setting a new industry benchmark.
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Enhancing port rotation efficiency through optimized hub-and-spoke models.
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Supporting global carbon reduction goals with more eco-efficient vessel operations.
For companies like Promispecial, which focus on high-value, time-sensitive specialty steel exports, these improvements translate into stronger customer trust and sharper competitive edges.
Promispecial: Advancing with a Stronger Supply Chain
At Promispecial, logistics excellence has always been integral to our commitment to global customers. With the launch of Gemini, we are well positioned to:
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Accelerate delivery times to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and beyond;
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Enhance supply chain stability, ensuring uninterrupted service even in volatile markets;
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Align with green procurement initiatives, meeting the rising environmental standards expected by international partners;
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Expand into emerging markets through improved global connectivity.
A New Chapter in Global Trade
The formation of the Gemini Cooperation marks more than just a new alliance between two carriers—it signals a broader evolution of global shipping and trade infrastructure.
Promispial will continue to adapt to this evolving landscape, leveraging stronger logistics frameworks to deliver high-quality specialty steel products to customers worldwide—faster, greener, and with greater reliability.
Together, with a strengthened global supply chain, we are shaping a future where innovation, sustainability, and excellence drive success.
