Hapag-Lloyd Announces New WAX Service Rotation with Direct Damietta-West Africa Link
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd is revising its West Africa Express (WAX) service with a new port rotation starting September 2026. This update establishes a direct connection between Damietta, Egypt, and key West African ports, and also links Türkiye to Valencia. The first vessel for this new rotation will depart Damietta on September 21, 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 3, 2026
Effective from
September 21, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
schedule_change
Affected Trade lanes
Mediterranean -> West Africa, West Africa -> Mediterranean, Intra-Mediterranean
Affected Ports
Damietta, Izmit, Gemlik, Istanbul, Valencia, Tangier, Lagos, Onne, Cotonou, Tema, Lome, Barcelona
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Hapag-Lloyd's West Africa Express (WAX) service, particularly for shipments between the Mediterranean, Türkiye, and West African ports.
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