SeaLead has announced a new direct liner service, Mediterranean Gulf Express (MGX), to strengthen connectivity between the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions by facilitating direct access through the Red Sea.
The MGX service will operate on a weekly basis, providing dedicated shipping routes that connect UAE’s Jebel Ali, Djibouti, Turkey’s Aliaga, and Egypt’s Damietta. The inaugural vessel will depart on 24 October.
Suleyman Avci, Global CEO at SeaLead, commented, “Our new MGX service represents a critical enhancement of our capabilities in connecting Middle East, Red Sea and Mediterranean region, providing our customers with faster transit times and expanded market access. This service further strengthens our presence across key trade lanes while offering improved connections through the Red Sea.”
SeaLead noted the new service port rotation includes the strategic Aliaga and Damietta hubs, which connect with North African and Mediterranean markets. Additionally, the MGX service is expected to offer fast transit times with six days needed from Jebel Ali to Djibouti and 14 days to Turkey. Moreover, the company said it will offer a feeder vessel network from Türkiye connecting with Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Lebanon, and Romania.
Chandra Chigulury, SeaLead’s General Manager for Middle East and Africa, stated, “By introducing the MGX service, we are directly addressing our customers’ need for seamless and reliable access to both Mediterranean and North African markets. This weekly service offers quick and improved transit options, particularly with the new feeder connections that extend our network from Turkey to several key markets. We are focused on ensuring that this service improves trade efficiency and provides greater opportunities for our customers in these regions.”
