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About ACL
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) is a special-purpose transatlantic shipping company that specializes in container, ro-ro, break bulk, project, high and heavy cargo, and vehicle transportation services. ACL has been operating since 1967 and is a member of the Grimaldi Group. ACL operates independently and is not a member of a shipping alliance.
The ACL fleet consists of five G4 combo ro-ro/containerships, namely Atlantic Star, Atlantic Sail, Atlantic Sea, Atlantic Sky, and Atlantic Sun. Each vessel has a carrying capacity of around 3,800 TEUs, over 4,000 lane meters for ro-ro and heavy cargo transport and 420 tons stern ramp. Transatlantic journey takes around 6.5-8 days on average.
ACL core network links North America and Northern Europe by weekly direct sailings. ACL regular A service includes the following ports: Hamburg, Antwerp, Liverpool, Belfast, Dublin, Halifax, New York, Baltimore, and Norfolk. Additionally, ACL offers ro-ro services to South America, Middle East, Mediterranean, West Africa, Asia, and Baltic areas.
If you need to check ACL schedules, ACL vessel schedules or ACL sailing schedules, please use Globy to compare ACL sailings, ports, departure and arrival dates, and estimated transit time.
ACL principal trades
- North Europe – North America
- North America – North Europe
- North America – South America
- North America – Mediterranean
- North America – Middle East
- North America – West Africa
- North America – Asia
- North America – Baltic region
Main services and port rotations
- Hamburg
- Antwerp
- Liverpool
- Belfast
- Dublin
- Halifax
- New York
- Baltimore
- Norfolk
- Norfolk
- Baltimore
- New York
- Halifax
- Liverpool
- Antwerp
- Hamburg
- Halifax / Baltimore / New York / Norfolk
- Antwerp
- Vitória
- Rio de Janeiro
- Santos
- Paranaguá
- Montevideo
- Zárate
- Halifax / Baltimore / New York / Norfolk
- Salerno
- Valencia
- Antwerp
- Mediterranean ports
Major ACL transshipment hubs
| Hub | Country | Role | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | Germany | Northern European gateway and key ACL transatlantic port | 8.3 million TEU |
| Antwerp-Bruges | Belgium | Northern European gateway and connection point for wider Grimaldi services | 13.6 million TEU |
| Liverpool | United Kingdom | Core North Atlantic port and ACL transatlantic connection point | Not publicly reported |
| Halifax | Canada | Major North American Atlantic gateway and ACL transatlantic port | 502,000 TEU |
| New York | USA | Major North American gateway on ACL's A Service | 8.90 million TEU |
| Baltimore | USA | North American port and ACL RORO/container gateway | 1.11 million TEU |
| Norfolk | USA | Major ACL North American gateway and RORO port | 3.2 million TEU |
| Salerno | Italy | Mediterranean connection point for ACL RORO services | 416,056 TEU |
| Valencia | Spain | Mediterranean connection point for ACL RORO services | 5.66 million TEU |
The figures above are total port throughput, not ACL cargo volume.
About ACL Schedules
Schedule information of Atlantic Container Line (ACL) can be queried on Globy by searching planned vessel departures based on route and dates. First you need to pick a departure & arrival port, & sailing date. The results will show you the available ACL schedule options as per your search criteria.
Note that while ACL might refer to a different organization in other contexts, when it comes to shipping, use the full name: Atlantic Container Line. Atlantic Container Line schedules and sailings is the Main focus of this page.
Globy's ACL schedule page will provide you with the main details needed to plan a shipment. Here are the details you will find on this page that will help you plan your shipments:
- Departure and arrival ports
- Scheduled departure date
- Expected arrival date
- Vessel name
- Voyage information
- Estimated transit time
The ACL sailing schedule is particularly useful when the departure point offers multiple options. For example, if you have specific shipping windows in mind then searching by planned departure and arrival dates will guide you to the right sailing.
Globy's ACL scheduled page provides up-to-date information but it is only a forecast based on the carrier's scheduled operations and can be subject to changes. Verify the latest information before you finalize your booking with the carrier.
Check Atlantic Container Line schedule to find your route and compare available sailing options. For each result, take the scheduled departure or expected arrival data into account along with the vessel or voyage details and estimated transit time.
The ideal sailing is one that meets your needs to get you off the dock, but one where you can also expect a timely delivery. Globy offers schedule information without mixing it with other carrier's schedules, which is very important for planning multiple bookings.
Confirm final sailing details and other booking conditions for arranging shipment when you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Enter your origin and destination ports, select your preferred departure date, and choose ACL. Globy will show available sailings and routing options. This makes it easier to check the ACL sailing schedule and compare available departures.
Yes. ACL operates weekly direct transatlantic sailings between North America and Northern Europe. Select “Direct only” under Shipping routes to find direct ACL services without transshipment. The Atlantic container line schedule can then be compared for available direct departures.
Yes. Enter your preferred start and end dates to find ACL sailings departing within your selected period. This is useful when comparing different ACL vessel schedules for the same route.
Depending on the available schedule data, you can search by route, port, vessel or shipping line and compare planned departure and arrival dates, routing and estimated transit time. This allows users to compare different ACL vessel schedule options for the same route.
Enter the city or terminal and specify the departure date range to find available ACL sailings. You can use the schedule ACL search to compare available departures connected with the selected port.
Type your ports of loading and discharge to see a comparison of available sailings with their scheduled departure and arrival dates. Globy will show the ACL transit time for every available routing. Transit times might change due to operational necessities, weather conditions, port congestion and other factors.
No. Ocean schedules can change because of blank sailings, port omissions, vessel changes, congestion, weather and other operational factors. Schedule information should therefore be used for planning and confirmed before booking.
Search results are intended to help users find and compare sailings. They do not constitute a booking confirmation. Booking details should be confirmed with the carrier or logistics provider.
ACL's U.S. carrier code (SCAC) is ACLU. SCAC codes are standard carrier identifiers used in shipping and logistics documentation.