Hapag-Lloyd adds transatlantic service

GERMANY's Hapag-Lloyd has announced the launch of its Atlantic Express Shuttle, a service deploying three 2,200-TEU vessels, between Antwerp and New York from mid-September.

The weekly shuttle links takes nine days and its first sailing comes with the Valerie Schulte calling at Antwerp on September 13 and departing New York on September 25.

"This shuttle is an innovative enhancement to the existing Grand Alliance services PAX and ATX, and will assist in meeting the increasing demand of Hapag-Lloyd customers," the company said.
(Source:www.schednet.com)