MSC drops Vizhinjam from ME/ISC–Africa service
MSC Optimizes Middle East-Africa Service by Removing Vizhinjam Port
Maritime shipping giant MSC has removed the Indian port of Vizhinjam from its Middle East–Indian Subcontinent–Africa service, a strategic adjustment aimed at further optimizing its network on this key trade lane. The change impacts MSC’s India Africa Service (IAS), which facilitates connections between the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent with ports in South and West Africa.
According to maritime intelligence provider Dynaliners, the revised port rotation for the IAS service is now as follows: Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Jebel Ali, Sohar, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Ngqura, Abidjan, Tema, Lome, Cotonou, Kribi, Cape Town, Ngqura, and returning to Jebel Ali.
This latest alteration to the Vizhinjam port call is part of MSC’s ongoing efforts to refine its service coverage and port rotations across critical east-west and north-south trade routes. These continuous network adjustments underscore MSC’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.