ESL has announced the revamp of the existing Galaxy (GLX) and Cosmos (CMX) services, along with the introduction of the new Sirius (SMX) service.
Collectively, these services enhance overall connectivity between the Far East and the Middle East, providing the most extensive and in-depth coverage in the market.
According to a statement, the Sirius service, named after the brightest star in the night sky, illuminates the path to increased connectivity between the Far East and the Middle East, with a focus on serving key South Chinese ports, namely Nansha (China) and Da Chan Bay (China).
In line with their commitment to creating network solutions optimized for evolving market demands, ESL has also made adjustments to the GLX and CMX service rotations by reshuffling port calls.
Moreover, this strategic alignment of routes has reduced transit times, increased service frequency between regions, and enhanced overall network connectivity. Hamad (Qatar) and Bahrain are the newest additions to the liner’s specialized services between the Far East and the Middle East.
– GLX service rotation: Busan (South Korea) – Qingdao (China) – Xiamen (China) – Da Chan Bay (China) – Port Klang (Malaysia) – Jebel Ali (UAE) – Dammam (Saudi Arabia) – Bahrain (Bahrain) – Busan (South Korea)
– CMX service rotation: Shanghai (China) – Ningbo (China) – Shekou (China) – Singapore (Singapore) – Jebel Ali (UAE) – Khor Fakkan (UAE) – Sohar (Oman) – Port Klang (Malaysia) – Shanghai (China)
– SMX service rotation: Nansha (China) – Da Chan Bay (China) – Port Klang (Malaysia) – Jebel Ali (UAE) – Hamad (Qatar) – Nansha (China)
In addition, the updated GLX and CMX services will begin on 29 October from Busan and Shanghai respectively, while the SMX maiden voyage will commence on 8 November.