Copenhagen - Maersk has begun deploying larger vessels on its India-US East Coast (USEC) trade as it seeks to capture a greater share of a market that has recorded strong cargo demand in recent months.

The carrier is introducing larger tonnage on its MECL service, replacing vessels in the 6,000–8,000 TEU range with ships of around 9,000 TEU capacity. The first larger vessel, Maersk San Cristobal, began the deployment with a call at Nhava Sheva on September 21, while additional larger vessels are expected to enter the service toward the end of the . . .