CMA CGM reshuffles its Asia–US East Coast routes

CMA CGM announced the reshuffling of its services on the Asia – US East Coast trade. As from the March 28, 2012, the new CMA CGM Asia – US East Coast network will be covered by the following loops:

▲ PEX 3: Asia – US Gulf Coast

A service operated by CMA CGM with 11 vessels of 5,500 TEU. The rotation is Xiamen - Hong Kong - Chiwan - Shanghai - Busan - Punta Manzanillo - Houston - Mobile - Miami - Jacksonville - Xiamen.

▲ MANHATTAN BRIDGE: Asia – US East Coast

A service operated by China Shipping, Evergreen and UASC with 9 vessels of 4,000 TEU. The Rotation is Shanghai - Xiamen - Yantian - Hong Kong - New York - Norfolk - Savannah - Shanghai.

▲ COLUMBUS SUEZ: Asia – US East and West Coast

The Columbus Suez service operated by CMA CGM and Maersk Line with 16 vessels of 8,100 TEU remains unchanged. The rotation is Shanghai - Ningbo - Hong Kong - Yantian - Tanjung Pelapas - Suez Canal - New York - Norfolk - Savannah - Suez Canal - Tanjung Pelapas - Hong Kong - Yantian - Shanghai - Busan - Seattle - Vancouver - Yokohama - Shanghai.

“The strengthening of our Asia / USEC loops means 3 departures a week and a wider geographical coverage. These are 2 major steps to better serve our customers and improve their logistic supply chain,” confirmed Jean Philippe Thenoz. < Korea Shipping Gazette >