The expanded service will introduce direct calls between West Africa and the Mediterranean, with further connection offered by calls in CMA CGM's Tangiers and Malta hubs.
From 18 July, EURAF 4 will have two extra vessels, bringing to seven the number 2,200 teu - 2,700 teu ships deployed on the service, working the new rotation: Malta, Livorno, Genoa, Fos-sur-Mer, Barcelona, Valencia, Tangiers, Cotonou, Lome, Port Gentil, Libreville, Tangiers, Malta.
The update is a significant change from the current rotation of: Tangiers, Lome, Cotonou, Port Gentil, Libreville, Lome, Tangiers.
The Spirit of Cape Town will be the first vessel undertaking the new rotation, when it leaves Malta on 18 July.
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