Hapag-Lloyd reshapes EMX rotation
Hapag-Lloyd’s Europe Mediterranean Express (EMX) service is changing its ports of call. As from week 46, the Hamburg carrier will restructure the EMX by adding a direct call in Gemlik, while removing the Izmir call from the rotation.
The additional Gemlik call will offer a new connection for cargo between the Sea of Marmara and North Europe. Even though the call at Izmir will be discontinued, cargo can still be routed via nearby Aliaga.
The amended port rotation of the EMX will be as follows: Felixstowe - Hamburg - Antwerp - Piraeus - Istanbul - Gemlik - Izmit - Aliaga - Felixstowe. The last EMX sailing calling Izmir will be: “Heron Hunter” (Voyage 036S) with ETS Antwerp on October 23, 2020 and ETA Izmir on 4 November 2020.
The first EMX sailing with the new rotation including Gemlik will be: ALS “Juno” (Voyage 012S) with ETS Antwerp on 30 October and ETA Gemlik on 10 November 2020. (mw)