Ocean Network Express (ONE) has expanded its weekly Iberian Baltic Express (IBX) service by adding the Port of Riga to its rotation, strengthening maritime connectivity between Portugal and key Baltic markets. The enhancement is expected to provide customers with improved access to Northern Europe while supporting growing trade flows across the region.
The inclusion of Riga broadens the service’s geographic reach and offers shippers additional options for moving cargo between the Iberian Peninsula and the Baltic states. The revised network is designed to improve supply chain flexibility, enhance transit efficiency, and create stronger links between regional manufacturing and consumption centers.
Industry participants view the move as a strategic response to evolving trade patterns and increasing demand for reliable shipping connections across Europe. By incorporating Riga into the service, ONE aims to provide more comprehensive coverage and facilitate smoother cargo distribution throughout the Baltic region.
The expanded IBX service is expected to benefit exporters and importers by offering enhanced market access and improved connectivity to inland logistics networks. Ports in the Baltic region continue to play an important role in European trade, serving as gateways for a wide range of industrial, consumer, and agricultural goods.
The network adjustment reflects ONE’s ongoing efforts to optimize its service portfolio and strengthen customer offerings in key trade corridors. As regional commerce continues to grow, the addition of Riga is anticipated to support more efficient cargo flows and reinforce trade links between Portugal and Northern Europe.