Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced an upgrade of its Iroko service with a new direct call in Cape Town.
This comes as the shipping line moves to deliver more comprehensive port coverage, strengthening its network to support the growing trade between South Africa and key Asian markets.
“This strategic enhancement provides a direct connection between Cape Town and Asia, offering faster transit times and improved service for both dry and reefer cargo,” said MSC commercial executive Zane Godwin
The first vessel to call at Cape Town will be MSC Anchorage, which is due to arrive on December 11-12.
“Competitive transit times from Cape Town now include a direct connection to Singapore of 15 days, to Xiamen 21 days, to Ningbo 24 days, and to Nansha 27 days,” Godwin said.
Transhipment connections are also available, with Chattogram reachable in approximately 28 days, Shanghai in 25 days, and Port Klang in 23 days.
The new rotation for the service will be as follows: Ningbo – Nansha – Singapore – Pointe Noire – Cotonou – Apapa – Tincan – Onne – Lobito – Cape Town – Singapore – Xiamen – Ningbo.
