CMA CGM announces the launching of the REX 2 service from Far East to Red Sea
CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launching of a new direct service on the Asia – Red Sea route: the REX 2 service. This new service is replacing the REX 1 service that was operated in Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) with APL and that has been stopped at the end of June.
The New REX 2 service is allowing CMA CGM to remain active on this major trade for the company with a dedicated loop from Far East to Red sea market.
As from the 22th July 2012, CMA CGM Far East – Red Sea network will be covered by the following loop:
• REX 2 service:
A service operated under a Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) between CMA CGM, HANJIN, CSCL & YANG MING.
CMA CGM will deploy 1 vessel: the “Ville d’Aquarius” of 3900 TEU.
Rotation: Shanghai > Ningbo > Kaohsiung > Skekou > Singapore > Jeddah > Sokhna > Aqaba
Stéphane Courquin, Vice president CMA CGM Asia MED & NAF lines declares: “It was essential for CMA CGM to offer again Egypt and Jordan calls with a direct and improved service from Asia.
This new REX 2 service is the first step of CMA CGM redeployment in the zone and confirms the Group’s will to increase its presence in these countries for both import and export”.