MSC Launches New Canadian Gateway Service for US Midwest Cargo
What Happened?
MSC has introduced a new cross-border service routing European and Mediterranean cargo to the US Midwest via the Canadian ports of Montreal and Halifax. This ocean-rail solution provides shippers with an alternative to traditional US East Coast gateways, aiming to mitigate congestion and improve supply chain flexibility.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 5, 2026
Effective from
October 2, 2026
Carrier
MSCU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Europe -> North America, Mediterranean -> North America
Affected Ports
Montreal, Halifax
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving cargo from Europe and the Mediterranean to the US Midwest.
Source:
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