Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of a new weekly shipping service connecting North India with the Middle East, set to commence by the end of September 2025. This service aims to enhance trade connectivity between key ports in India and the Middle East, providing exporters and importers with more reliable and efficient shipping options.
Service Details:
Vessel Deployment: Three vessels, each with a capacity of approximately 2,500 TEUs.
Port Rotation: The service will operate on a loop connecting Hazira, Mundra, and Nhava Sheva in India; Sohar in Oman; Abu Dhabi in the UAE; and return to Hazira.
This new loop is expected to strengthen trade connections between India and the Middle East, offering more reliable shipping schedules and supporting the growing cargo demand in the region.
Additionally, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has confirmed that King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam will be included in this service. The port is equipped with 43 berths and has a total capacity of up to 105 million tons of cargo and containers, making it a key hub for regional and international trade.
MSC’s expansion of services in this region aligns with its broader strategy to enhance connectivity between Asia and the Middle East, offering more direct and efficient shipping routes to meet the growing demands of global trade.