First ever Bangladesh-Middle East shipping service launched
The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land and air logistics solutions, on Monday announced the launch of the first shipping service Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX).
The service will debut as the fastest direct shipping service that connects Bangladesh to Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi in the Gulf; as well as Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, reports middle east-based news portal ZAWYA.com citing a press release.
Three 1,700-TEU vessels deployed on the service will ply between the westbound rotation of Chattogram-Colombo-Mangalore-Nhava Sheva-Mundra; and the eastbound leg to Jebel Ali-Khalifa Port.
The expanded routes are expected to reduce transit time, such as that for US-bound Bangladesh cargoes that will be relayed via Colombo.
Characterised by fast transit times, exports from Chattogram will reach Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi in just 14 and 15 days respectively. In addition to a more efficient and greener alternative to trucking, BIGEX will get Bangladesh shipments to Nhava Sheva and Mundra in 8 and 10 days respectively.
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