You didn’t hear this from the grapevine – you got the Grape Connect from Hapag-Lloyd!

In some countries, grapes are considered lucky, and in many ways, they are! As one of the healthiest, vitamin-packed snacks, we are ready to carefully transport your grapes onboard our Grape Connect directly from South Africa to Europe.

With our reefer containers ready to carry your grapes, we’ll kick off our Grape Connect on week 51. The configuration is simple: weekly sailings from Port Elizabeth and Durban, with a straight connection to Rotterdam in just 25 days. Port Elizabeth, the second gateway for grape exports from South Africa, is a solid support for your cargo planning throughout the season without interruptions.

Need more details? We've built this connection with our South America – Africa Triangle (SAT) and West Europe – West Africa (WWA) services. With December quickly approaching, it’s time to head over to our website and book your shipments on our Grape Connect.

Stay tuned for the vessel and voyage details. And remember, you didn’t hear this from the grapevine – we want to make sure you get fresh news, just like your grapes!