The following release was published by *CMA CGM:*
Effective December 2022, CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of its new AMERICAS XL service, offering a direct connection between US East Coast and West Coast South America.
AMERICAS XL main features will be the following:
- 100% CMA CGM Operated Vessels - Only direct service on the market connecting West Coast South America to USEC
- Direct weekly connection from/to Port Everglades, Philadelphia and New York from/to Buenaventura, Guayaquil, Callao and San Antonio
- Connection from/to US Gulf, East Coast South America, Mediterranean, North Europe via Kingston and Cartagena
- Competitive transit time from West Coast South America to US designed for perishables and fresh fruit with minimum 500 plugs per vessel
AMERICAS XL’s rotation will be: Port Everglades – Philadelphia – New York – Kingston – Buenaventura – Callao – San Antonio – Guayaquil – Cartagena – Port Everglades
- First Northbound Call: M/V DIMITRIS C - ETD Callao December 20th, 2022
- First Southbound Call: M/V DIMITRIS C - ETD Port Everglades - January 8th, 2023
Source: CMA CGM