October22 , 2026

    CMA CGM to launch butterfly service VGI connecting Asia, India, ME

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    CMA CGM announced the launch of new weekly butterfly service, VGI connecting Laem Chabang, Vung Tau and Jakarta with the India West Coast and Middle East.

    “A butterfly service that offers 2 loops, VGI offers competitive transit times to serve the rapid import and export growth of Southeast Asian markets,” it reads.

    Customers will be able to enjoy greater access to the core markets of Middle East via direct calls to Jebel Ali and Dammam, and further info into the outports through our feeder solutions.

    VGI – port rotations:

    VGI Loop 1 : Laem Chabang – Singapore – Port Klang – Nhava Sheva – Jebel Ali – Dammam – Nhava Sheva – Port Klang – Vung Tau

    VGI Loop 2: Vung Tau – Jakarta – Port Klang – Mundra – Jebel Ali – Dammam – Mundra – Port Klang – Laem Chabang

    Effective Voyage
    VGI Loop 1 : ETA Laem Chabang on May 16th, 2024 with M/V ZHONG GU SHEN YANG
    VGI Loop 2 : ETA Vung Tau on May 19th, 2024 with M/V ESL KABIR