Italian shipping line Ignazio Messina & C. has announced the launch of its new Red Sea Express Line, further strengthening its Indian Ocean–Red Sea service network and expanding connectivity across one of its most strategic trade corridors.
The new service will operate alongside the company’s existing Jolly Line service, offering customers enhanced sailing options, increased cargo capacity, and greater schedule flexibility in response to growing trade demand between India and the Red Sea region.
As part of the service expansion, the company has deployed an additional vessel, m/v Berham Box, which will be dedicated exclusively to the Red Sea Express service, reinforcing Ignazio Messina’s commitment to serving the region with reliable and efficient shipping solutions.
The Red Sea Express Line will operate on the following rotation:
Nhava Sheva – Sohar – Jeddah – Nhava Sheva
The service will have a 20-day frequency, providing regular connections between India, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
The inaugural voyage of the Red Sea Express is scheduled to sail from Nhava Sheva on 27 August 2026.
According to the company, the introduction of the new service represents another significant milestone in its long-term strategy to invest in key global trade lanes while enhancing network coverage and service reliability for customers.
With the launch of the Red Sea Express, Ignazio Messina aims to provide improved connectivity, greater operational flexibility, and dependable shipping solutions to support the growing trade flows between the Indian subcontinent and the Red Sea markets.