CMA CGM launches Baltic Express service to strengthen Northern Europe-Asia connections

CMA CGM, a leading global shipping company, recently announced a new service called Baltic Express (BLX), which aims to closely link Finland and Latvia through the Polish port of Gdansk. This new service not only provides customers with more frequent and reliable shipping options, but also further enhances the connection between the Nordic region and the Asian market.

Inaugural flight information

The first voyage has been launched on January 20, 2025, and is carried out by the "JSP MISTRAL". The next few important dates include;

• Gdansk: 27 January 2025, Voyage number 0C80NE1MA;
• Kotka: 30 January 2025, Voyage No. 0C80OW1MA;
• Riga: 1 February 2025, Voyage No. 0C80OW1MA.

By utilizing efficient sea freight routes, customers can enjoy shorter transit times from China, Singapore, Port Klang, Busan and other places to Northern Europe. This is a huge advantage for enterprises that need to respond quickly to changes in market demand. In addition, CMA CGM has recently adjusted another of its services, the Bora Med line, by adding the Adriatic Gate Container located in the Croatian port of Rijeka to its port rotation., AGCT). The terminal is operated by International Container Services (ICTSI), a move that will further optimize CMA CGM's service layout in the Mediterranean region.