The following release was published by CMA CGM:
CMA CGM is pleased to announce the reshuffling of our Asia – Caribbean service pattern for 2026. These adjustments have been designed to strengthen schedule reliability and enhance port coverage on our key corridors. Below are the main structural evolutions for the coming year.
PEX2 will continue to stand as the market’s most reliable direct service, with unmatched port coverage. Direct connections to the Dominican Republic, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, and Mexico, combined with extensive port coverage through direct CMA CGM feedering from three major hubs: Jamaica, Panama, and Colombia.
1. PEX2 Revamped – Improved Caribbean & Mexico Coverage
New rotation: Vung Tau – Shekou – Hong Kong – Ningbo – Shanghai – Qingdao – Pusan – Manzanillo (MX) – Balboa – Panama Canal – Manzanillo (PA) – Cartagena – Kingston – Caucedo – Vung Tau
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Starting date - ETA Vung Tau : 27/12/2025
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First vessel: m/v "CMA CGM G. WASHINGTON" voy. 0PPCZE1MA
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ETA Manzanillo (MX): 06/02/2026
PEX2 will operate as a fully dedicated service to/from the Caribbean and Mexico, improving reliability and market coverage with two new updates :
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Direct call to Vung Tau : Access to the Vietnamese market with Southeast Asia feeder connections
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Direct call to Manzanillo (MX) : New solution for Mexico import/export market starting 2026
2. Two-Phase Implementation
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Phase 1 (WK01 > WK07) : New rotation effective with additional calls at Vung Tau and Manzanillo (MX), while maintaining Singapore call during transition ;
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Phase 2 (as from ETA Vung Tau 18/02) : Full implementation of the new proforma and definitive rotation as listed above
3. LATAM Transshipment*
Caribbean countries served via transshipment in LATAM will remain fully available in 2026.
Source: CMA CGM