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CMA CGM SAFRAN service rotation update

May 19, 2026

CMA CGM update regarding the North Europe to/from East Coast South America service, SAFRAN.

The main changes include:

- Rotation swap between Montevideo (UYMVD) and Buenos Aires (ARBUE) to improve operational stability and reduce disruptions, calling Montevideo first

- Removal of Rio Grande (BRRIG) from the rotation due to ongoing operational constraints

- Addition of Itapoa (BRIOA)

The new proforma will apply as from m/v SAN RAPHAEL MAERSK 0EWNLS1MA (SB) / 0EWNMN1MA (NB), ETA Santos SB June 5th, 2026.

Rotation : Southampton - Rotterdam – Hamburg – Antwerp – Tanger SB – Santos SB – Paranagua SB – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Itapoa – Paranagua NB – Santos NB – Tanger NB – Southampton 

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