Safmarine launches Asia-Africa service
Safmarine has commenced a regular, multi-purpose vessel (MPV) service between Asia and West Africa, targetting the breakbulk and project cargo trades.
According to Greg Ulicki, Safmarine’s MPV Executive, the route was launched following positioning voyages of the brand new, Chinese-built, Safmarine Angela, Safmarine Andisa and Safmarine Akwaba into Europe to test demand. "Based on our success we have decided to open up a monthly service and we will flexibly deploy our assets in order to serve our customer’s needs on this trade,” he said.
The monthly service, which will offer fast transits directly into West Africa, will start on July 22. Transit time from Zhangjiaganghis Chinese port to Matadi will be approximately 27 days. Major West Africa ports that will be served include Namibe, Lobito, Luanda, Pointe Noire, Libreville, Douala, Malabo, Sao Tome, Durban, Lome, Tema, Takoradi, Abidjan and San Pedro.
Inducement calls at East African ports and additional Asian load ports call will also be scheduled to meet customer needs.
According to Greg Ulicki, Safmarine’s MPV Executive, the route was launched following positioning voyages of the brand new, Chinese-built, Safmarine Angela, Safmarine Andisa and Safmarine Akwaba into Europe to test demand. "Based on our success we have decided to open up a monthly service and we will flexibly deploy our assets in order to serve our customer’s needs on this trade,” he said.
The monthly service, which will offer fast transits directly into West Africa, will start on July 22. Transit time from Zhangjiaganghis Chinese port to Matadi will be approximately 27 days. Major West Africa ports that will be served include Namibe, Lobito, Luanda, Pointe Noire, Libreville, Douala, Malabo, Sao Tome, Durban, Lome, Tema, Takoradi, Abidjan and San Pedro.
Inducement calls at East African ports and additional Asian load ports call will also be scheduled to meet customer needs.