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CMA CGM to launch the TURKEY MED EXPRESS 2 (TMX 2), a new Pendulum Express service connecting Turkey, Italy, France & Algeria

Nov 23, 2020

CMA CGM has announced the implementation of TMX 2 - TURKEY MED EXPRESS 2, the fastest ever maritime bridge between Turkey, Italy, France & Algeria, a new Short Sea Med service starting December 16th, 2020 with m/v "OPS HAMBURG" ex Gemlik.

TMX 2 features are the following:

  • This TURKEY > ITALY / FRANCE Express service will provide new gateway possibilities to route your cargo destined to other Western Europe locations (Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands).
  • This sustainable option aiming at optimizing your transportation lead-time, your frequency and your costs is a consistent alternative to traditional Truck flows from Turkey to Western Europe.
  • Our strong intermodal network combined with shortened vessels port stay (less than 12 hours), Express Terminal Gate in / Cut off and a special container equipment fleet of 45’ Pallet Wide will foster an optimized supply chain dynamic.
  • Finally, this Pendulum Service will provide the fastest transit times from TURKEY / ITALY / FRANCE to ALGERIA

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