MOZAMBIQUE: East Africa Shipping Line (ESL) has announced the launch of its Far East Africa Express 3 (FAX3) service, marking another significant step in expanding its shipping network across the African continent and strengthening maritime connectivity between the Far East and Southern Africa.
Through the introduction of FAX3, ESL is extending its regional reach via the port of Maputo in Mozambique, providing onward connectivity to neighbouring markets, including Eswatini, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The expansion is aimed at enhancing access to emerging trade destinations and offering customers broader regional shipping and logistics solutions.
The new service will further strengthen ESL’s presence in Africa by connecting major Asian trading and manufacturing centres with key East and Southern African markets. By leveraging Maputo as a strategic gateway, the company aims to extend its network beyond traditional port destinations and facilitate cargo movement into important inland markets across the region.
The FAX3 service will operate on the following port rotation:
Shanghai – Ningbo – Nansha – Port Klang – Dar es Salaam – Maputo – Singapore – Shanghai.
The inclusion of Maputo in the service rotation is particularly significant, as it provides an important maritime gateway for trade with Southern African countries. The enhanced connectivity is expected to create additional opportunities for exporters, importers and regional businesses by improving access to international shipping networks.
The launch of FAX3 reflects ESL’s continued commitment to expanding its global shipping footprint, strengthening trade corridors and delivering wider connectivity options to customers. It also reinforces the growing importance of African markets in global supply chains and international maritime trade.
With this latest network expansion, ESL is further consolidating its position in the African shipping market while strengthening trade links between Asia and the rapidly developing economies of Southern Africa.
