WEC Lines launches fast weekly call between Hamburg and Portugal

As of September 23^rd, WEC Lines has added Hamburg to its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping liner and owner establishes a fast weekly sailing route from Hamburg to Leixões and Setúbal in Portugal. By departing from Hamburg on Sundays and arriving in Leixões on Saturdays and Setúbal on Mondays, this service offers an eco-friendly alternative to truck transport from Germany into Portugal.

The ports of call include Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Leixões, Setúbal, and Montoir, forming a well-connected bridge between these vital trade hubs. The new weekly service will be performed by two dedicated 1,000-TEU vessels in a 14-day fixed day rotation, with optimal short sea and hinterland linkages, provide customers with a heightened level of flexibility and efficiency.

“By adding Hamburg to our short sea services, we offer a fast and reliable solution for our Portuguese clients into Northwestern Europe and vice versa”, stated Caesar Luikenaar, Managing Director WEC Lines. “This underlines our commitment to respond to market demand while offering continued optimal solutions for our existing client base.

For inquiries, bookings, and more information about WEC Lines services, please visit www.weclines.com or contact your local representative.