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CMA CGM Group announces the launch of the REX 2 service


Thursday, 19 July 2012 04:07

CMA CGM Group announces the launch of the REX 2 service 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


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”.



Source:  CMA CGM