MSC unveils future standalone EAST/WEST network

MSC will provide a unique and holistic East/West solution for all customers, offering both Suez and Cape of Good Hope routing options. This future standalone network will replace the current 2M VSA agreement with Maersk on East/West trades.

As part of our commitment to offering an independent, competitive, and complete network, the new MSC East/West network will include:

Extensive Coverage: 5 trades with 34 loops, incorporating:

• 7 loops for Asia-North Europe
• 6 loops for Asia-Mediterranean
• 4 loops for Asia-West Coast North America
• 6 loops for Asia-East Coast North America
• 11 loops for the Transatlantic Network

Flexible Routing: Optionality of weekly services via Suez with more than 1,900 direct port pairs, or the Cape of Good Hope with more than 1,800 direct port pairs.