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title: "NZ – New Zealand – MSC Wallaby Service: All New Zealand Port Calls to Cease – May 4, 2026"
description: MSC's Wallaby service will cease all New Zealand port calls, impacting trade routes and requiring shippers to seek alternative solutions for cargo transport.
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# NZ – New Zealand – MSC Wallaby Service: All New Zealand Port Calls to Cease – May 4, 2026
06 May 2026
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## **What's Changing**
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has advised that its Wallaby service will cease all calls to New Zealand ports. The first sailing to operate without New Zealand calls will be MSC NADIA – Voyage KN617A.
The revised Wallaby rotation will be: **HKG – YTN – XMN – SHA – NBO – SYD – MEL – BNE – HKG**
New Zealand is no longer included in this loop.
## **Booking Impact**
No new bookings to New Zealand destinations will be accepted under the Wallaby service. All cargo already released or currently in transit will continue to be delivered as planned under existing arrangements.
## **Context**
This is a significant development for New Zealand trade. The Wallaby service was relaunched by MSC in August 2024 as a dedicated North Asia–Australia–New Zealand direct service. In April 2026, Tauranga was removed from the rotation. The May 4, 2026 notice from MSC completes that withdrawal, with all remaining New Zealand ports now dropped from the service.
The revised rotation is Australia-only, covering Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
## **What This Means for New Zealand Importers and Exporters**
With the Wallaby service no longer calling New Zealand, shippers moving cargo between North Asia (China) and New Zealand will need to consider alternatives, which may include:
- Transhipment via Australian gateway ports with onward feeder connection to New Zealand
- Alternative carrier services on the North Asia–New Zealand trade lane
Transit times and costs may be affected depending on the routing solution applied. The exact effective date of the change has not been specified beyond the reference to MSC NADIA – Voyage KN617A as the first affected sailing.
## **How KLN Oceania Can Help**
KLN Oceania is actively working to identify the most suitable alternative routing options for affected shipments. If you have upcoming cargo to or from New Zealand, we encourage you to contact your KLN Oceania representative as soon as possible to assess your options and avoid disruption.
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