CMA CGM includes Durban westbound on new Asia service

JOY ORLEK MAY 18 will see the launch of a new weekly service by CMA CGM in partnership with China Shipping (CSCL) and Maruba. Marketed under the name 'Seas' it will replace the line’s ASAX service. Ten vessels of 2500 teus average capacity will be deployed - five for CMA CGM, two for Maruba and three for China Shipping. Targeting the fast growing trade between China, Brazil and Argentina, the vessels will call Pusan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Chiwan, Port Kelang, Durban, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Buenos-Aires, Rio Grande, Paranagua, Santos, Port Kelang, Hong Kong, Pusan. The service will include Durban on its westbound route enabling CMA CGM to offer two different weekly departures from Asia to South Africa (together with its WAX service connecting Asia with West Africa).