Container shipping companies MSC and Maersk have extended their 2M alliance and cancelled multiple sailings during the upcoming Golden Week period, which is expected to see a decline in demand. MSC has announced widespread cancellations, including 11 sailings from Asia to North Europe and five sailings from Asia to the Mediterranean. Maersk has also announced several cancellations on its North European and Mediterranean routes. Golden Week marks the end of China's high season for freight as factories close and staff take week-long holidays.
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