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Major container lines reshape Far East service networks

Several box carriers have announced changes in their Far East service networks aiming to improve and upgrade their products.

SeaLead has introduced a new service, the Far East-India Express (FIX3), connecting the Far East and India. Operated by six vessels ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 TEUs, the route includes calls at the Chinese port of Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou, the Indian port of Nhava Sheva, and returns to Shanghai.

Additionally, CMA CGM and Maersk are launching a joint Far East-Santos...

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Africa: Key Shipping Hub of the Coming Years?

Examining the Africa region as a key shipping hub, Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has studied the vessel deployments by major liner operators, particularly the world’s largest, MSC, on services covering the region.

This past week, MSC announced the deployment of 23,000+ TEU vessels on its Asia-West Africa service, “Africa Express.” Currently, the largest vessel on this service has a capacity of 16,600 TEUs, with the average vessel size at 14,465 TEUs.

These new deployments...

https://container-news.com/africa-key-shipping-hub/

CMA CGM introduces new service connecting Far East with South America East Coast

CMA CGM announced the launch of its new SEAS 3 service (Asia to South America East Coast 3), designed to optimize shipments from the Far East to the East Coast of South America (ECSA).

This service aligns with the evolving market dynamics in the region and reinforces the French carrier’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality services while supporting the growth of your business.

The SEAS 3 service offers a direct and efficient rotation connecting Shanghai (China), Shekou (China), Vung Tau...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-introduces-new-service-connecting-far-east-with-south-america-east-coast/

MSC revises Asia to North America West Coast service network

Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has decided to proceed with announced changes to its standalone network of its East/West services.

In particular, the company will move the vessel fleet deployed on the Mustang service into the Pacific Northwest. “In response to the current market conditions for Transpacific trade, we have decided to deploy tonnage intended for our Mustang service to trades in other parts of the world,” said MSC explaining its decision. Consequently, the container line will...

https://container-news.com/msc-revises-asia-to-north-america-west-coast-service-network/

CMA CGM launches new Spain-Algeria direct service

CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division has announced a new loop, ALGA 2, in its EURONAF services.

The new weekly service aims to connect the Algerian market with two major Spanish ports, offering direct connections. In particular, ALGA 2 will connect Algeria’s port of Alger with the ports of Valencia and Barcelona.

The French ocean carrier, which will deploy two container ships on the new service, commenced ALGA 2 on 13 February from the port of Barcelona.

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https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-launches-new-spain-algeria-direct-service/

ONE expands Africa services with new Nigerian port calls

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has enhanced its WA1 and SW2 services by offering additional calls at Nigeria’s Onne and Lekki ports.

The new service port rotations will be as follows:

WA1 service

Current: Shanghai -> Ningbo -> Nansha – Singapore -> Port Kelang -> Apapa -> Tincan -> Cotonou -> Tema -> Lome -> Port Kelang -> Singapore -> Shanghai

New: Shanghai -> Ningbo -> Nansha – Singapore -> Port Kelang -> Apapa -> Tincan -> Onne > Tema -> Lome -> Port Kelang -> Singapore -> Shanghai

The new service...

https://container-news.com/one-expands-africa-services-with-new-nigerian-port-calls/

Strategic Implications of APM Terminals’ Operations in Salalah, Bahrain, and Aqaba

It is worth exploring APM Terminals and Maersk’s strategic initiative to harness the Gulf region’s expanding economic potential and establish Bahrain and Salalah as pivotal hubs in the global maritime trade network.

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FESCO introduces Kwangyang port call on KSDL service

Russian shipping company FESCO has added South Korea’s port of Kwangyang as a monthly destination on its KSDL Korea Soviet Direct Line service.

FESCO deploys a solitary 1,500 TEU vessel on the service, which hitherto called Vladivostok and Busan on a weekly basis.

In 2024, the service carried 49,000 TEUs, according to FESCO, which would suggest an occupancy (after adjustments) of around 40% per sailing.


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https://container-news.com/fesco-introduces-kwangyang-port-call-on-ksdl-service/

Major and minor adjustments to Far East trade routes

Danish ocean carrier Maersk has added the port of Guangzhou (Nansha) to the schedule of its SH2 between China and Bangladesh, while it has also removed the Taiwanese ports of Kaohsiung and Keelung.

The revised port rotation of the service will now be Ningbo (China), Shanghai (China), Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Chittagong (Bangladesh), Mongla (Bangladesh), Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore, Guangzhou, Nansha (China) and back to Ningbo.

Additionally, at the lower stakes of Far East trade, Marsa Ocean...

https://container-news.com/major-and-minor-adjustments-to-far-east-trade-routes/

CMA CGM and Maersk US flag carriers enter into slot exchange deals

CMA CGM’s shipping specialist serving the US Government, APL, and Maersk’s counterpart, Maersk Line Limited, have entered into a new slot exchange partnership across several trade routes.

In particular, Maersk will take 80 eastbound TEUs and 130 westbound TEUs on APL’s Transpacific and fully US-flagged EX1 service, while APL will secure 80 eastbound and 20 westbound slots on Maersk’s Indian Subcontinent – US East Coast (MECL) service.

Additionally, the MECL service, which is partially served with...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-and-maersk-us-flag-carriers-slot-exchange-deals/

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