WEC Lines

WEC Lines introduces new barge service connecting Moerdijk with Duisburg

Starting on 3 February, WEC Lines will launch a new barge service in partnership with A2B-online, Tailwind Shipping Lines, and Danser Group.

The service will initially run twice weekly, connecting Moerdijk (Combined Cargo Terminals, CCT) with Duisburg (Duisburg Gateway Terminal, DGT).

“With this new barge service, we offer a competitive alternative to road transport for our clients in the Ruhr area into Southern Europe and vice versa. This supports our commitment to respond to market demand while...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-introduces-new-barge-service-connecting-moerdijk-with-duisburg/

Box lines reshape intra-Europe service networks

Ocean carriers have announced several changes to their intra-Europe services, according to DynaLiners.

In a bold expansion of its shipping services, WEC Lines is now steering a broader course, connecting northwest Europe directly to Portugal, according to Alphaliner.

The details of the two updated WEC Lines services are as follows:

  • Northwest Europe – Spain/Portugal: Dublin, Liverpool, Setubal, Leixoes, Bilbao, Dublin
  • NWC-Canary Islands: Thamesport – Rotterdam – Moerdijk – Bilbao – Vigo – Leixoes...

https://container-news.com/box-lines-reshape-intra-europe-service-networks/

WEC Lines establishes new office in France

Dutch shipping liner and owner WEC Lines opened a new office in Nantes, France, located at 16 Quai Ernest Renaud, right in the centre of the city.

WEC Lines aims to further enhance its ability to oversee all operational matters at the Port of Nantes Saint-Nazaire with an owned vessel calling this container terminal once a week.

“We are delighted to inaugurate our new office in Nantes, a reflection of our commitment to solidify our short sea and deep sea operations in the French market,” said...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-establishes-new-office-in-france/

WEC Lines introduces weekly service between Hamburg and Portugal

Starting 23 September, WEC Lines will expand its NWC-Portugal service to include the port of Hamburg, establishing a fast weekly shipping route between the German port and the Portuguese ports of Leixões and Setúbal.

Departing Hamburg every Sunday, the service will reach Leixões by Saturday and Setúbal by Monday, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional truck transport from Germany to Portugal.

The route connects key trade hubs including Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Leixões, Setúbal,...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-introduces-weekly-service-between-hamburg-and-portugal/

WEC Lines invests in new container units

Dutch shipping company WEC Lines has announced the addition of 200 brand new 20ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide containers and 200 45ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide containers to its container fleet.

These new container investments follow just briefly after WEC Lines has only recently replaced 60 40ft 9’6” High-Cube Pallet-Wide containers as well as entering the refrigerated container market with 50 brand new 45ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide reefer container units. A second batch of the 45ft reefer containers has...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-invests-in-new-container-units/

WEC Lines introduces direct service connecting Dublin, Liverpool, and Iberia

WEC Lines announced the launch of a direct, weekly service starting on 29 June offering short transit times that seamlessly connect Portugal and Spain with Ireland and the United Kingdom.

This new service will be operated by an 812-TEU vessel on a fixed-day schedule, departing from Bilbao on Saturdays, arriving in Dublin on Mondays, and reaching Liverpool on Tuesdays. This setup provides clients with enhanced flexibility and efficiency, including rapid last-mile delivery.

“WEC Lines has been...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-introduces-direct-service-connecting-dublin-liverpool-and-iberia/

WEC Lines opens new office in Portugal

WEC Lines announced the opening of a new office in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, in April 2024.

According to a statement, this expansion aims to strengthen its local presence and enhance service to meet client demand.

Located at Rua da República 202, the new office marks a significant milestone in WEC Lines’s journey to broaden its service offerings in Europe and beyond.

The office is led by Samuel Sousa, who brings 11 years of experience in the maritime and transport sector, having worked with two...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-opens-new-office-in-portugal/

WEC Lines announces full rebranding

W.E.C. (West European Container) Lines B.V. is undergoing an official name change to WEC Lines B.V., operating under the trade name WEC Lines, and discarding the dots and vessel logomark.

“We are currently shifting from being a pure feeder carrier to a door-to-door intra-European carrier with East African deep sea activities. This rebranding exercise underlines our dedication and commitment to meeting client demand and preparing for the future,” stated Caesar Luikenaar, managing director of WEC...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-announces-full-rebranding/

WEC Lines enhances its reefer container fleet

WEC Lines has decided to enter the refrigerated container market by adding 45ft reefer boxes to its container fleet. The company has added the first batch of 50 brand new 45ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide refrigerated container units.

The carrier says the demand for reefer containers has been rising steadily across various industries, including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, driven by the need for reliable and secure transport of temperature-sensitive goods.

According to the...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-enhances-its-reefer-container-fleet/

WEC Lines launches new direct service between UK and Morocco

Starting this month, shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a direct service connecting Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.

This initiative provides a fast and environmentally friendly alternative for importers of fresh produce, eliminating the need for overland trucking.

“There’s a gap in the market here for wholesalers and supermarkets that want a choice for how they get fresh produce to the UK because now they’ve only one option. We’re getting strong...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-launches-new-direct-service-between-uk-and-morocco/

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