Shipping to and from West Africa or within the Mediterranean? Here's a service update
With your cargo planning in mind, we will introduce a new direct connection between Türkiye and key West African ports – all while continuing to support your Intra-Europe demands. Starting May 2025, our updated WAX service will combine the strengths of our former XMX and WAX services – delivering enhanced coverage, improved transit times, and increased flexibility.
What’s in it for you:
- Direct connection from Izmit, Gemlik & Istanbul (Türkiye) to West African ports
- Additional capacity for your Intra-Europe cargo needs, with reliable links between Türkiye, Casablanca, and Barcelona
- Service fully operated by Hapag-Lloyd – ensuring flexibility and reliability
New WAX Service Rotation:
- Izmit (Turkiye) -> Gemlik (Turkiye) -> Istanbul (Turkiye) -> Casablanca (Morocco) -> Tanger Med (Morocco) -> Tema (Ghana) -> Lome (Togo) -> Cotonou (Benin) -> Lagos (Tincan / Apapa) (Nigeria) -> Onne (Nigeria) -> Casablanca (Morocco) -> Tanger Med (Morocco) -> Barcelona (Spain) -> Izmit (Turkiye)
For your reference, here's the first vessel voyage, inclduding Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), port and week:
| Vessel Voyage | ETA | Port | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| MV Ionikos V. 2514S | May 19, 2025 | Izmit, Turkiye | 21 |
To assist your cargo planning, you can use our vessel tracker to view our vessels' latest Estimated Times of Arrival and Departure. If you should require additional information, please contact our teams at your preferred location, who will guide you based on your individual situation.
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