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SeaLead, Blue Water Line launch new India – Middle East service

SeaLead and Blue Water Line are rolling out a new service connecting Indian ports with Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman.

Marcus Hand, Editor

February 21, 2024

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The two lines will contribute one vessel each to the Gulf India Express weekly service which will call the ports of Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Sohar, Jebel Ali, and Dammam.

The service will be launched on 22 February when the vessel Taichung is due to depart from Jebel Ali.

SC Chan, Acting Head of SeaLead, highlighted the strategic importance of the new service, stating, "The Gulf India Express is a critical addition to our services, designed to enhance the trade corridor between India and the Gulf region. As Saudi Arabia and UAE are key trading partners with India, this service aims to support the growing trade demands and foster stronger business relationships between these regions."

Chan took over as Acting Head of SeaLead at the end of last week following a change in ownership of the world’s 16th largest container line, which was set-up in 2017.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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