OOCL is expanding its Asia-Africa network with the launch of a new service linking India, the Middle East and East Africa.
The new East Africa Express (EAX5) will follow the Nhava Sheva- Mundra - Jebel Ali - Abu Dhabi - Mombasa - Dar Es Salaam - Nhava Sheva port rotation.
OOCL said the new service will commence from Nhava Sheva ETA on November 22.
"To enhance our network coverage in the emerging markets, we are very pleased to launch a new service East Africa Express 5 (EAX5) in our Asia –Africa network to provide comprehensive port coverage in the regions," OOCL said.
It added that in addition to OOCL's existing loops EAX1/3/4, this new service will also offer direct connections between India Subcontinent/Middle East and East Africa, with a competitive transit time of 9/14 days from Abu Dhabi/ Mundra to Mombasa respectively.
