CMA CGM announces 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

Stephane 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”.

Source: CMA CGM