The following release was published by SeaLead:
SeaLead, a fast-growing global shipping line, today announced the launch of its new Mediterranean to USA (MEDUS) service, a direct liner shipping service connecting Morocco and Türkiye to the U.S. East Coast. This strategic expansion strengthens SeaLead’s presence in the Mediterranean, enhances trade links to one of the world’s key shipping corridors, and provides improved export opportunities for businesses across these regions.
The MEDUS service is designed to provide a reliable, efficient, and fast transportation solution, offering a dedicated bi-weekly sailing schedule with optimised transit times to the U.S. East Coast. The inaugural vessel is set to depart from Mersin on March 29, with a port rotation covering Istanbul, Gebze, Aliaga, Casablanca, New York, and Norfolk, before returning to Mersin.
Key features of the MEDUS service:
- Bi-weekly dedicated service linking the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the USA
- Fast transit times to the U.S. East Coast
- Dedicated feeder connections to and from Türkiye, covering Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Greece and Romania
With the launch of the MEDUS service, SeaLead continues to enhance its global connectivity, offering customer-first, efficient shipping solutions across key trade lanes.
eeSea Signals
- SLS - MEDUS
- Mersin Inbound/Outbound Calendar
- New York Inbound/Outbound Calendar
- All Current + Upcoming Sealead Services
- Sealead Global Port Connectivity + Proforma Transit Times - Tableau Permission Required
- TrueTransit Port Pair Options + Reliability Benchmarking for TR + US
Source: SeaLead