CGX China-Middle East Express service to commence in May
CULines (CUL) has announced the introduction of the CGX China-Middle East Express service. This initiative is a result of collaboration with Unifeeder, Sinokor and Milaha in order to better address the transportation demands of both the market and customers, and enhance the speed and efficiency of services in the Middle East region, CUL informed in a release.
The CGX service will commence its maiden voyage from Shanghai on May 19, 2024 with the deployment of five 2,800 TEU container vessels, with two allocated to Unifeeder and one each to Milaha, Sinokor and CULines.
The rotation of the CGX service is Shanghai - Ningbo - Shekou - Jebel Ali - Shanghai, with a round trip voyage of 35 days. Transit time from Shekou/Ningbo/Shanghai to Jebel Ali will take 14/16/18 days, respectively. The service will complement the existing Middle East premium AGX service, with CUL offering a twice-weekly sailing from Shanghai/Ningbo/Shekou directly to the Middle East service, ensuring customers receive high-quality and efficient transportation services, highlighted a release.
Salient features
* Twice sailing per week from Shanghai/Ningbo/Shekou directly to Jebel Ali (AGX/CGX)
* One of the fastest China-Middle East direct services
* Shekou to Jebel Ali in 14 days
* Ningbo to Jebel Ali in 16 days
* Shanghai to Jebel Ali in 18 days
* Ample space quality and reliable service
Source: Exim News Service: Shanghai, April 29