ZIM and MSC new swap agreement will enhance service in the Med-Europe trade

The new agreement facilitates an extended range of direct calls, improved transit times, increased reefer capability and better schedule reliability
 
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd And MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company are pleased to announce a new agreement offering an improved Med-Europe service.
 
Starting in mid-November, Zim’s Asia-Med-Europe (AME) service and MSC’s Israel Express Service will swap space in the North Europe-East Med trade, enabling both Zim and MSC to offer a full range of direct calls in all Major North European ports including Felixtowe, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg and Le-Havre.
 
MSC’s Israel Express Service new rotation will be as follows: Haifa – Ashdod – Valencia – Rotterdam – Antwerp –  Le Havre – Alexandria – Haifa.
 
Zim’s Asia-Med-Europe (AME) new rotation will be as follows: Asia – Haifa – Ashdod – Felixtowe – Antwerp – Hamburg – Limassol – Haifa – Ashdod – Asia.
 
The new agreement will allow customers to enjoy an extended range of direct calls, improved transit times, increased reefer capability and better schedule reliability.