CMA CGM is overhauling its PEARL (PRX) service to offer a new direct connection between the West Indian Subcontinent and the US West Coast. The upgrade focuses on enhancing transit times and reliability for shippers moving cargo from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to Los Angeles.
The revised rotation introduces exclusive direct calls, cutting out transshipment delays for major South Asian hubs. The carrier will provide weekly, fixed-day departures to ensure consistent scheduling for trans-Pacific trade.
New Service Rotation
The updated PEARL service follows a comprehensive loop connecting South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China to California:
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Eastbound (EB): Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Karachi – Colombo – Singapore – Haiphong – Xiamen – Nansha – Yantian – Los Angeles
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Westbound (WB): Los Angeles – Gwangyang – Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Shekou – Singapore – Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Karachi.
Competitive Transit Times
The direct link significantly sharpens the transit profile for the West Indian Subcontinent. Shippers can expect the following durations to Los Angeles:
| Port of Origin | Transit Time to Los Angeles |
| Colombo | 37 days |
| Karachi | 42 days |
| Mundra | 44 days |
| Nhava Sheva | 47 days |
Implementation Schedule
The new rotation officially kicks off with the APL QINGDAO. The vessel is scheduled to depart Nhava Sheva on March 30, 2026.
CMA CGM has issued specific booking codes for the updated service. Cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent to the US West Coast should use code 0FFH0E1MA, while shipments from Southeast Asia and South China will fall under 0P50SE1MA.
