Forwarders and shippers on Asia–Europe trades, take note: Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced port rotation updates to its two flagship services, FE1 and FE3. The changes take effect in early June 2026 and focus on two key adjustments:
- FE1 adds Le Havre, France
- FE3 removes Algeciras, Spain
If you are booking on these loops, mark these dates now to avoid routing and schedule issues.
🔄 FE1: Now Direct Call to Le Havre for Southeast Asia Cargo
Old FE1 rotation
Laem Chabang → Cai Mep → Singapore → Cape of Good Hope → Rotterdam → Hamburg → Algeciras → Cape of Good Hope → Singapore → Laem Chabang
Laem Chabang → Cai Mep → Singapore → Cape of Good Hope → Rotterdam → Hamburg → Le Havre → Cape of Good Hope → Singapore → Laem Chabang
With the direct call to Le Havre, shippers in Thailand (electronics) and Vietnam (textiles, furniture) gain a new direct option.
- Vessel: ONE Hamburg
- Voyage: 0085W/E
- Departure Laem Chabang: June 6, 2026
- ETA Le Havre: July 27, 2026
🗺️ FE3: Algeciras Dropped, Focused on Northwest Europe
Old FE3 rotation
Qingdao → Ningbo → Yantian → Singapore → Cape of Good Hope → Algeciras → Felixstowe → Hamburg → Antwerp → Cape of Good Hope → Qingdao
New FE3 rotation
First sailing with new rotation
- Vessel: HMM Dublin
- Voyage: 0019W/E
- Departure Qingdao: June 11, 2026
- ETA Felixstowe: July 29, 2026
💡 3 Key Tips for Shippers
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Direct Le Havre opens new stable France routingCargo from North China to Le Havre previously transshipped via Antwerp or Rotterdam. While FE1 focuses on Southeast Asia, return voyages call at Asian ports, creating potential backhaul space for East/South China exports to France.
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FE3 drops Algeciras—Southern Europe cargo may shiftWith Algeciras removed, cargo bound for the Western Mediterranean will need alternative routing. Consider other loops such as FE2 or AE1, or transship via Felixstowe/Rotterdam. Compare cost and transit between direct + feeder options versus full mainline service.
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Both routes via Cape of Good Hope—schedule stabilityONE confirms both FE1 and FE3 will use the Cape of Good Hope route as a permanent setup. Transit is 10–14 days longer than via Suez Canal, but schedules are more reliable. Use this fixed timeline for customer delivery commitments.
Key Takeaway
Updating your route plans and sailing schedules will help you secure optimal paths and avoid transshipment risks. Huazhong Logistics provides one-stop logistics solution.
