CMA CGM Launches Direct Asia Service
France-based CMA CGM today announced a new direct weekly container service to Asia from the Port of New Orleans Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal.
According to MANA, “CMA CGM is proud to be expanding our presence in New Orleans, further showing our commitment to the Gulf region, and Louisiana specifically. We look forward to continued growth in the region, and are pleased to be contributing to the evolution and development of this vital hub. The faster transit times provided by the new direct service enhances the Port of New Orleans’ reach for shippers and competitive advantage overall.
The new service offers a 26-day transit time from Asia to New Orleans. The direct service also adds capacity and reliability for exporters and is strategically timed to serve the surge in resin exports in 2017.