[140218.EN.BIZ] India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL Offers New WM3 From March 1

HONG KONG's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), soon to be part of China Cosco Group, has announced a new Mideast, Pakistan/India, West Med service (WM3) to be launched in March.

The WM3 port rotation will be Khor Al Fakkan, Jebel Ali, Karachi, Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Jeddah - SUEZ, Malta, La Spezia, Genoa, Barcelona, Valencia, Tangier, Fos, Genoa, Malta, Damietta, Suez, Jeddah and back to Khor Al Fakkan.

This will be an extention of OOCL's Mediterranean service network to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent by introducing our new Middle East, Pakistan-India, West Mediterranean Service from March 1.

The WM3 provides direct linkage between the Middle East, Pakistan, India, Italy, Spain, France and Egypt, offering more competitive and reliable services than transshipment options, the company said, adding that it would be the fastest transit time to the western Mediterranean, particularly, the Italian market.

"In addition, the strategic hubs in Khor Al Fakkan and Jebel Ali will allow us to further connect our services to various OOCL networks in the region, thus offering exceptional flexibility and more shipping options to our customers," OOCL said.

Westbound effective voyage: Ningbo Express, Voyage 809W, ETA Khor Al Fakkan on March 1. Eastbound effective voyage: Ningbo Express, Voyage 809E, ETA Barcelona on March 26.

For further information, contact your local representatives or find out the latest sailing schedule under e-services on the OOCL website.

Source : HKSG.