Maersk Line announced new Israeli service - EUROMED

The new service optimises the existing networks and deploys 4 vessels of each 2.200 TEU, the service will begin January 2009
 
Maersk Line announced last week a decision to combine the Intra Europe volumes with feeder volumes from around the world into a "multi trade service", the EUROMED.
 
Maersk Line will offer a reliable coverage of ports in this trade through a single and effective product. On the northbound sailing, the service will cover Alexandria (Egypt) and Ashdod (Israel) and thus bring a unique and innovative solution to this important reefer market.
 
The EUROMED service will cater for the combined reefer flows from South America, North America, as well as intra Europe flows into one single rotation. The new service optimises the existing networks and deploys four vessels of each 2.200 TEU, which allowsfor efficiency through size and ability to operate at an economical speed.
 
The EUROMED was phased in at Ashdod on 5 January 2009, with the Maersk Buton, voyage 0904.
 
Maersk Line said in a press release it will offer its customers a comprehensive and consistent coverage through a single and effective product. The new schedule will ensure an increased reliability by having a direct service between North Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean and back to North Europe, which will accommodate the customers needs during the reefer season, according to Maersk.
 
The rotation will be as follows: Bremerhaven (Germany), Tangier (Morocco) - Gioia Tauro (Italy), Alexandria (Egypt), Ashdod (Israel), Valencia (Spain), Felixstowe (UK), Rotterdam (Netherlands), and Bremerhaven (Germany).