CMA CGM to strengthen its BIGEX Lines Network connecting the Indian Subcontinent, Gulf & Red Sea
2025-02-18 14:25

CMA CGM to strengthen its BIGEX Lines Network connecting the Indian Subcontinent, Gulf & Red Sea

by Hristijan Ivanov

The following release was published by CMA CGM:

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of its new BIGEX 3 and BIGEX 4 services, complementing the existing BIGEX 1 and BIGEX 2 and allowing to provide the most comprehensive and fast offer of direct links between India, the Middle East Gulf and the Red Sea. Both weekly services will offer best in class transit times and optimal reefer plug capacity to meet trade requirements.

BIGEX 3

This new service will connect India with Red Sea, offering a direct service with faster transit times from India to Jeddah.

BIGEX 3 has the following features:

  • Rotation: Nhava Sheva - Mundra - Salalah - Jeddah - Nhava Sheva

  • Frequency: Weekly

  • Starting: February 22nd from Nhava Sheva

BIGEX 4

This new service will connect India with Saudi Arabia and Iraq, offering a direct service with faster transit times from India to Dammam.

BIGEX 4 has the following features:

  • Rotation: Nhava Sheva - Mundra - Dammam - Umm Qasr - Nhava Sheva

  • Frequency: Weekly

  • Starting: February 24th from Nhava Sheva

Please visit eeSea's followup piece from February 20: CMA CGM rolls out 2 more transit options through Houthi controlled waters

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Source: CMA CGM