The Grimaldi Group has confirmed Durban as the central hub port in its expanded Far East-West Africa service.
Less than a year after launching the route, the Italian shipping giant has doubled down on its investment, deploying four new G5-class ConRo vessels and increasing sailing frequency between China, South Africa, and Nigeria.
Grimaldi announced in a statement on Wednesday that ships now departed every 15 days from Ningbo and Taicang-Shanghai, reaching Durban in just 18 days.
Cargo destined for West Africa is trans-shipped onward to Lagos in nine days, positioning Durban as both a gateway for South African imports and a distribution hub for regional exports.
