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CMA CGM doubles capacity on its new Port of Liverpool feeder service
FRENCH shipping giant CMA CGM has more than doubled its capacity on its west coast feeder service via Liverpool to 2,200 TEU from 900 TEU.
Since April, the company's vessel, the 2,207-TEU Nicolas Delmas, began calling at the port, and the service begins in Antwerp and also calls at Greenock, Belfast, Dublin and Le Havre, the American Journal of Transportation reported.
"This is yet another encouraging step as we build up to the opening of Liverpool2 in the summer," said Peel Ports commercial chief Patrick Walters.
"The message about the cost, congestion and carbon emission benefits to cargo owners of shipping via Liverpool is really taking hold and the lines are responding to the market opportunity," he said.
Said CMA CGM country manager Rob Waterman: "This increase is a response to clear demand from our customers and we see the potential for significant growth via Liverpool."
Mr Waterman said the additional capacity, along with the ports rapid transit times and frequent sailing schedules, helped get goods closer to market more efficiently.
It is the latest in a series of positive developments for the Port of Liverpool operators Peel Ports, with several other major lines announcing new or expanded services in 2016.
Since April, the company's vessel, the 2,207-TEU Nicolas Delmas, began calling at the port, and the service begins in Antwerp and also calls at Greenock, Belfast, Dublin and Le Havre, the American Journal of Transportation reported.
"This is yet another encouraging step as we build up to the opening of Liverpool2 in the summer," said Peel Ports commercial chief Patrick Walters.
"The message about the cost, congestion and carbon emission benefits to cargo owners of shipping via Liverpool is really taking hold and the lines are responding to the market opportunity," he said.
Said CMA CGM country manager Rob Waterman: "This increase is a response to clear demand from our customers and we see the potential for significant growth via Liverpool."
Mr Waterman said the additional capacity, along with the ports rapid transit times and frequent sailing schedules, helped get goods closer to market more efficiently.
It is the latest in a series of positive developments for the Port of Liverpool operators Peel Ports, with several other major lines announcing new or expanded services in 2016.
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