MSC launches New Direct Service from Eastern Cape Region to Northern Europe

GENEVA : MSC is pleased to announce the launch of Eastern Cape Express Service, a new weekly service from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Walvis Bay directly to Northern Europe ports of Rotterdam, London Gateway, and Antwerp.

This new route offers an express service from the Eastern Cape region and Namibia to major commercial centres in Europe without a stop in Cape Town, enhancing transit times and giving our customers more direct options.

MSC will offer weekly departure in the first week of January 2025, connecting directly Gqeberha with Rotterdam in 21 days, London Gateway in 22 days and Antwerp in 24 days. The first sailing will start from Gqeberha on the MSC Nederland III due to depart 3 January 2025.

The full rotation is:  Gqeberha – Walvis Bay – Rotterdam – London Gateway – Antwerp

The service launched at the beginning of the grapes season to meet the demand for reefers throughout the season, the Eastern Cape Express service will complement the Namibia Grape Express service offering a broader coverage for the grape exporters in Southern African.