CMA CGM Round the World upgrade to fortnightly wins Tilbury first call
TILBURY's London Container Terminal has won a first call from CMA CGM's upgraded direct Panama service started September 18 as part of and the upgrade of the French carrier's Round the World service from fortnightly to weekly.
It will begin and end at Tilbury, allowing fast delivery to final destinations for time-sensitive cargo such as fresh produce, reports Lloyd's Loading List.
Said Forth Ports COO Perry Glading: "London Container Terminal handles in excess of half a million containers per year, cementing the Port of Tilbury as a key shipping and distribution location offering unrivalled access to London and the south east of England."
The new service now covers 15 markets, two more than the fortnightly service, ranging from South America to the Baltic and the Black Sea.
"We are thrilled to be the opening port of call for the Round the World Panama direct weekly service. As the only UK port servicing both deep sea and short sea customers, we are delighted to be part of an extensive, reliable and fast shipping service."
TILBURY's London Container Terminal has won a first call from CMA CGM's upgraded direct Panama service started September 18 as part of and the upgrade of the French carrier's Round the World service from fortnightly to weekly.
It will begin and end at Tilbury, allowing fast delivery to final destinations for time-sensitive cargo such as fresh produce, reports Lloyd's Loading List.
Said Forth Ports COO Perry Glading: "London Container Terminal handles in excess of half a million containers per year, cementing the Port of Tilbury as a key shipping and distribution location offering unrivalled access to London and the south east of England."
The new service now covers 15 markets, two more than the fortnightly service, ranging from South America to the Baltic and the Black Sea.
"We are thrilled to be the opening port of call for the Round the World Panama direct weekly service. As the only UK port servicing both deep sea and short sea customers, we are delighted to be part of an extensive, reliable and fast shipping service."