The following release was published by CMA CGM:
In response to evolving market dynamics and in line with our commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and customer-focused services, CMA CGM is pleased to announce key updates to its Asia – Mexico – WCSA – WCCA services. These updates include optimized rotations, new direct call to Chile, and improved connectivity with our redesigned network serving West Coast Central America — all while maintaining competitive transit times, particularly for fresh reefer cargo out of Ecuador.
Key service updates are the following:
M2X - Mexico Express
The M2X service will now include a direct call at Buenaventura (COBUN) and maintain a high level of schedule reliability to Mexico main ports and Buenaventura, ensuring weekly and consistent service.
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New M2X rotation: Shekou - Ningbo - Shanghai - Tianjin - Qingdao - Busan - Manzanillo - Lazaro Cardenas - Buenaventura
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First Departure: m/v "CC ADONIS" voy. 0WU6ZE2MA – ETD Shekou on 09/05/2025
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Connections to West Coast Central America (WCCA): The M2X service will offer access to WCCA via transshipment at Buenaventura and Lazaro Cardenas, supported by our three newly launched MAYA loops, ensuring reliable and regular service to main ports in the region:
MAYA Loops Details:
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MAYA 1: Balboa – Buenaventura – Puerto Caldera – Balboa
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MAYA 2: Buenaventura – Balboa – Corinto – Buenaventura
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MAYA 3: Lazaro Cardenas – Puerto Quetzal – Acajutla – Lazaro Cardenas
ACSA 1 - Asia Central South America 1
The ACSA1 service will reverse its West Coast South America rotation (now operating South to North) and will introduce San Antonio (CLSAI) as the first port of call in South America, providing a distinctive and unique edge in the market by offering the fastest transit time to this major port.
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New ACSA1 rotation: Busan - Shanghai - Ningbo - San Antonio - Chancay - Callao - Posorja - Yokohama
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First Departure: m/v "CMA CGM LEGACY" voy. 0MHR3E1MA – ETD Busan on 14/05/2025
M2A - Mexico to Andes (New service)
CMA CGM introduces the M2A service, a new loop offering direct calls from Central and North China to Ensenada and other major ports in the region.
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Rotation: Dalian - Ningbo - Shanghai - Qingdao - Ensenada - Manzanillo - Lazaro Cardenas - Buenaventura - Guayaquil - Chancay - Shanghai - Dalian
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First Departure: m/v "CSCL ASIA" – ETD Dalian on 17/05/2025
Source: CMA CGM