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CMA CGM to launch AMERICAS XL

Oct 10, 2022

A new service between US East Coast and West Coast South America

Effective December 2022, CMA CGM will launch of its new AMERICAS XL service, offering a direct connection between US East Coast and West Coast South America.

AMERICAS XL main features will be the following:

  • 100% CMA CGM Operated Vessels
  • Only direct service on the market connecting West Coast South America to USEC
  • Direct weekly connection from/to Port Everglades, Philadelphia and New York from/to Buenaventura, Guayaquil, Callao and San Antonio
  • Connection from/to US Gulf, East Coast South America, Mediterranean, North Europe via Kingston and Cartagena
  • Competitive transit time from West Coast South America to US designed for perishables and fresh fruit with minimum 500 plugs per vessel

AMERICAS XL’s rotation will be: Port Everglades – Philadelphia – New York – Kingston – Buenaventura – Callao – San Antonio – Guayaquil – Cartagena – Port Everglades

  • First Northbound Call: M/V DIMITRIS C - ETD Callao December 20th, 2022
  • First Southbound Call: M/V DIMITRIS C - ETD Port Everglades - January 8th, 2023
AMERICAS XL

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