Further to the announcement of the end of the ZIM & 2M alliance on the “North Europe – East Med” trade, MSC will continue to provide continued support on these routes using existing services. Hence, MSC has announced the following revisions to its Israel Express and Levante Express services:
Israel Express
Weekly service with five vessels operating on below port rotation:
London Gateway – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Le Havre – Ashdod – Haifa – Iskenderun – Aliaga – Valencia – London Gateway
Please note that:
- Hamburg cargoes can join the service via Antwerp
- Limassol-bound cargoes can be transshipped in Piraeus
- Limassol cargoes will be served via Gioia Tauro
The first departure from London Gateway will be MSC CADIZ, ETA March 19, on the southbound leg, whereas, on the northbound leg from Haifa, the ETA will be April 4.
Levante Express
Weekly service with five vessels operating on below rotation:
London Gateway – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Valencia – Gioia Tauro – Alexandria – Mersin – Gioia Tauro – La Spezia – London Gateway
Please note that:
- Naples cargoes will be connected to the service with a dedicated shuttle feeder via Gioia Tauro.
The first departure from London Gateway will be MSC LAURA, ETA March 11, on the southbound leg, whereas, on the northbound leg from Alexandria, the ETA will be March 27.