MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company upgrades service between Asia and West Africa
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. announces the further upgrade of its dedicated service between Asia and West Africa, the company said in its press release. MSC is changing the way to serve West Africa by calling one direct port only, its new hub of Lome.
From there, a strong feeder network dedicated to Asia cargo will be deployed. Same will ensure weekly sailings with the key principle of stability.
Details of the strings:
AFRICA EXPRESS: - Ships Nominal Capacity: 10 x 6000 TEUs - Port Rotation : Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Chiwan, Singapore, Port Louis, Cape Town, Lome, Coega, Singapore, Shanghai - First Sailing: Catherine Rickmers FY 447A – ETA SHA 14/11/14
Feeder Network: - 1 vessel serving Tincan Island-Lagos - 1 vessel serving Cotonou - 1 vessel serving Tema and Abidjan - 2 vessels serving Libreville - 3 vessels serving Douala - 1 vessel serving Freetown and Monrovia - 1 vessel serving Takoradi
