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COSCO, OOCL add Guinean port to MWAX service rotation

COSCO and its subsidiary OOCL have enhanced their joint MWAX service by adding the port of Conakry to the rotation, according to Alphaliner.

Therefore, the MWAX service, which is operated by two 1,700 TEU container vessels, will now have the following itinerary: Valencia (Spain) – Algeciras (Spain) – Dakar (Senegal) – Tema (Ghana) – Takoradi (Ghana) – Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) – Conakry (Guinea) – Dakar – Valencia.

The service runs on a 17-day frequency.


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https://container-news.com/cosco-oocl-add-guinean-port-to-mwax-service-rotation/

ONE introduces new “Store Door” service in India

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new “Store Door” service in India to enhance inland logistics solutions.

According to the company, the ONE stop transaction offers a seamless and competitive intermodal solution from the port of discharge to the last-mile door destination, and vice versa, through its hub ICD locations; ICD Chawapali, Ludhiana, ICD Rewari, and ICD Panki Kanpur.

Masahiro Sakikubo, Managing Director of Ocean Network Express (India), stated: “This...

https://container-news.com/one-introduces-new-store-door-service-in-india/

Shipping shortage on Europe-India route

The Europe-India trade still does not have adequate tonnage as the new Gemini Cooperation of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd plus Premier Alliance (ONE, HMM and Yang Ming) include the route on their East-West networks, according to Alphaliner.

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CMA CGM expands BIGEX network

CMA CGM announced the launch of its new BIGEX 3 and BIGEX 4 services, which will complement the existing BIGEX 1 and BIGEX 2 options.

This expansion is expected to enable the French carrier to provide the efficient direct links between India, the Middle East Gulf, and the Red Sea. Both weekly services are designed to offer industry-leading transit times and optimal reefer plug capacity to meet the evolving requirements of trade in these regions.

The BIGEX 3 service is specifically designed to...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-expands-bigex-network/

COSCO SHIPPING launches WSA5 service in Colombia

On 5 February 2025, the inaugural voyage of COSCO SHIPPING Line’s WSA5 service to Port of Buenaventura was celebrated with festivities at the SPRB terminal in Colombia.

The event marked the arrival of COSCO SHIPPING’s vessel, Xin Hong Kong, which delivered 707 TEUs of goods from China, including automobiles, photovoltaics, major appliances, and small commodities, along with well wishes for the Chinese Spring Festival. These imports aim to boost economic and trade cooperation between China,...

https://container-news.com/cosco-shipping-launches-wsa5-service-in-colombia/

SeaLead launches new Mediterranean to US service

SeaLead has unveiled its latest offering, the Mediterranean to USA (MEDUS) service, which aims to establish a vital connection between Morocco, Türkiye, and the United States East Coast.

SeaLead believes the new service launch bolsters the company’s presence in the Mediterranean, enhances trade networks along one of the world’s most important shipping routes, and opens up new export opportunities for businesses in the involved regions.

The MEDUS service features a bi-weekly sailing schedule with...

https://container-news.com/sealead-new-mediterranean-to-us-service/

CMA CGM revamps Bora Med Service with new calls at Syrian ports

CMA CGM’s Short Sea Lines Division announced the reshuffling of the Bora Med Service (BMS) with the inclusion of Syrian ports in the rotation.

The updated rotation began on 10 February from the port of Beirut. The BMS will now serve the Syrian market, providing a maritime link between Turkey, the Adriatic region, and the Eastern Mediterranean.

The service will be operated by a fleet of six vessels, each with a capacity of 2,500 TEUs.

The rotation will include Izmir (Turkey), Aliaga (Turkey),...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-revamps-bora-med-service/

Box carriers adjust intra-Asia routes

Several container lines have announced changes in their intra-Asia services aiming to provide their customers with more efficient solutions.

According to Dynamar, Asean Seas Line has revived its Japan-China JPX2 service, which is operated by a single 1,100 TEU vessel.

The updated port rotation of the service is Osaka (Japan) – Kobe (Japan) – Hakata (Japan) – Qingdao (China) – Rizhao (China) – Osaka.

Additionally, Russian container carrier FESCO has extended its intra-Asia route, branded as FESCO...

https://container-news.com/carriers-intra-asia-routes/

CMA CGM introduces new intra-Mediterranean service

CMA CGM’s Short Sea Lines Division announced the launch of the Alexandria Express (ALYEX), a new intra-Mediterranenan service set to begin in mid-February.

This weekly service, starting from Valencia on 15 February 2025, will provide a maritime link between Spain, Italy, and Egypt.

The service will be operated by a fleet of five vessels, with a rotation that includes Valencia (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Genoa (Italy), La Spezia (Italy), Salerno (Italy), and Alexandria (Egypt).


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https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-intra-mediterranean-service/

Container lines enhance intra-Europe services

Several box carriers have announced updates on their intra-Europe routes, aiming to optimize and strengthen their service networks.

Later in February, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will launch the new Polish Shuttle (PLS), which will link Northwest Europe with Poland. The company will deploy one 1,100 TEU ship on the service that will call Hamburg (Germany), Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Gdynia (Poland), Gdansk (Poland) and back to Hamburg.

Additionally, Turkish ocean carrier Medkon Lines will...

https://container-news.com/container-lines-enhance-intra-europe-services/

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