CMA CGM enhances FAL 1 service
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the extension of its FAL 1 service into Poland. The Marseille-based company said the first sailing Westbound from Asia will be on 10 August ex Pusan with CMA CGM Jacques Saade with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) at Gdansk on 5 October.
The updated FAL 1 service rotation will be Pusan (South Korea) - Ningbo (China) - Shanghai (China) - Yantian (China) - Singapore (Asia) - Algeciras (1/2) - Tanger Med (1/2) - Dunkirk (France) - Le havre (France) - Hamburg (Germany) - Gdansk (Poland) - Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Algeciras (Spain) - Port Klang (Malaysia) - Pusan
CMA CGM will now offer two complementary direct services FAL 1 and FAL 5 from Asia to Gdansk. FAL 1 will offer a direct service ex South Korea to Poland, enabling to offer more space for project cargo and also connection into the Baltic via Gdansk. Additionally, LNG vessels will be deployed on FAL 1 service.
"This CMA CGM product is an additional opportunity for our customers to support our Polish local market development but also inland opportunities to Ukraine - Czech Republic - Slovakia - Hungary," noted the company in a statement.
Source: Container News
Related News
10/06
2026
The update of the Wan Hai Bunker Surcharge (WBS) for Q3/2026 by Wan Hai Lines (WHL) aims to proactively manage operational costs amidst the continuous fluctuations in global oil prices, while complying with stringent clean fuel standards in international maritime transport. This periodic adjustment helps ensure the maintenance of service quality and the stability of shipping routes departing from key southern port clusters (Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau) to global markets.
05/05
2026
The revised surcharge will take effect from June 1, 2026 (based on gate-in date) and will remain applicable until further notice.
25/03
2026
The global aviation industry is facing a new wave of disruption as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to put pressure on jet fuel costs, flight operations, and the overall stability of international air networks. The impact is no longer limited to routes passing directly through conflict-affected areas. Instead, it is now spreading across multiple markets, driving higher airfares while also increasing the risk of flight delays and cancellations on a broader scale.