Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) is set to launch its new AEF5 service on 28 November 2026, strengthening maritime connectivity between Central China and East and Southeast Africa.
The new weekly service will connect major Chinese ports with key African destinations, including Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Maputo in Mozambique, providing additional shipping options for international trade and cargo movement.
The port rotation will be Shanghai – Ningbo – Nansha – Port Klang (WSP) – Dar es Salaam – Maputo – Singapore – Shanghai.
The service will operate with a fleet of six vessels, each offering a capacity ranging from 2,000 to 2,800 TEU, based on 14-ton loading parameters.
A key feature of the new service is the inclusion of Maputo, which is expected to play an important role in strengthening Mozambique’s maritime trade connectivity. Maputo is envisaged as the main hub port, facilitating onward feeder connections to Beira and Nacala.
The proposed hub-and-feeder arrangement is expected to improve domestic maritime connectivity, support regional cargo distribution and provide businesses in Mozambique and the wider Southern African hinterland with enhanced access to international shipping networks.
The maiden voyage of the AEF5 service is scheduled to be operated by CELSIUS EDINBURGH, marking the commencement of the new weekly connection.
With the introduction of AEF5, Evergreen Marine aims to further expand its service network between Asia and Africa, offering enhanced connectivity and additional opportunities for regional and international trade.