Hapag-Lloyd announced their llatest service enhancement on the Europe Mediterranean Express (EMX) Service.
As from week 46, they 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 you a new gateway to connect your cargo between the Sea of Marmara and North Europe with competitive transit times.
Even though the call at Izmir will be discontinued, your 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:
The first EMX sailing with the new rotation including Gemlik will be:

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