Direct Asia service from NOLA port

The France-based CMA CGM announced Dec. 23 a new direct weekly container service to Asia from the Port of New Orleans’ Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. Part of the company’s PEX3 service, the inaugural vessel is scheduled to arrive on Jan. 31 for service by terminal operator Ports America. “CMA CGM is proud to be expanding our presence in New Orleans, further showing our commitment to the Gulf (or Mexico) region,” said Marc Bourdon, CMA CGM America LLC President. The new service offers a 26-day transit time from Asia to New Orleans, which positions (NOLA) to grow the recently opened Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal’s service to key markets such as Memphis; Chicago; Detroit; and Toronto, which are serviced daily by CN Railroad. (Source: Marine Link 12/23/16)