MSC launches a new standalone service from Australia to the east coast of the United States.
The service will begin in February 2026 and will follow the following rotation: Philadelphia – Savannah – Freeport – Rodman – Papeete – Auckland – Sydney – Melbourne – Brisbane –
Tauranga – Rodman – Cristobal – Philadelphia.
According to the Italo-Swiss carrier, 11 ships will be deployed in this weekly rotation.
Currently, there are only two direct services in this trade, one by CMA CGM and another jointly operated by MSC, Hapag Lloyd, and Maersk.




