Changes on Black Sea service

Seagoline recently announced the phase out of its reefer seasonal service into Novorossiysk. As reefer season is gradually coming to an end, the company is temporarily suspending its Black Sea service.

The company will continue serving the Egypt market with its network via Malta. In addition it will offer a direct option from Israel into Novorossiysk for reefer cargo, which will be provided by a slot purchase agreement with the Mediterranean Sea Company. The last vessel/voyage on the Black Sea service will be Angela 1321, departing from Port Said on the 20th of May.

From the 24th of June until the end of reefer season, Seago line coverage from Egypt and Israel will be as follow:

Port Said-Novorossiysk: Transshipment via Malta. Transit time: 14 days
Ashdod-Novorossiysk: Direct on Black Sea String B. Transit time: 4 days
Novorossiysk-Ashdod: Direct on Black Sea String B. Transit time: 8 days.

Reefer Season 2013-2014

The company Black Sea service will be re-launched at the beginning of the next reefer season. < Korea Shipping Gazette >