The following release was published by SeaLead:
SeaLead, a fast-growing global shipping line, has announced today the launch of its new direct liner service, the Mediterranean Gulf Express (MGX). This new service will enhance connectivity between the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions by facilitating direct access through the Red Sea.
The MGX service will operate on a weekly basis, providing dedicated shipping routes that connect Jebel Ali, Djibouti, Aliaga, and Damietta. Designed to boost regional trade efficiency, this new service will offer direct, reliable access to Mediterranean ports, significantly improving transit times for SeaLead customers. The inaugural vessel will depart on 24 October 2024.
The MGX service underscores SeaLead’s commitment to offering excellent service while expanding its global footprint. This new service will play a vital role in facilitating trade growth between the Middle East, Red Sea, and Mediterranean regions, reinforcing SeaLead’s position as a leader in shaping the future of global shipping.
Key highlights of the MGX service include:
- Weekly, dedicated service between the Middle East, Red Sea, and Mediterranean.
- The strategic Aliaga and Damietta hubs, which connect with North African and Mediterranean markets.
- Fast transit times, with shipping durations of 6 days to Djibouti and 14 days to Türkiye.
- A feeder vessel network from Türkiye connecting with Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Lebanon, and Romania.
Source: SeaLead