LYKES, TMM, CONTSHIP UPGRADE U.S. GULF/MEXICO/MED SERVICE
Lykes Lines, TMM Lines and Contship Containerlines said they'll upgrade their joint U.S. Gulf/Mexico/Mediterranean service to weekly, from every nine days.
The lines are boosting frequency by adding faster vessels of 2,100-to-2,400-TEU capacities.
The upgraded service starts westbound on Jan. 18 and eastbound on Jan. 25.
The service rotation is Veracruz, Altamira, Houston, New Orleans, Miami, Barcelona, Valencia, Barcelona, Gioia Tauro, La Spezia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira, New Orleans and Houston.