CMA CGM reorganizes services between Asia and the East Coast of South America

CMA CGM will launch, in mid-December 2026, a new configuration for its network between the Far East and the East Coast of South America. The revamp provides for two services with weekly departures, broader port coverage, and direct connections with markets in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

The first service, named SEAS 2, will start on December 14, with the CMA CGM Cobalt departing from Tianjin Xingang. The rotation includes Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Singapore, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Paranaguá, Itapoá, Itajaí, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Colombo, and Singapore.

The operation includes calls in northern, central, and southern China and expands direct access to Brazilian ports. The network also provides a connection with the Mercosur service to reach Brazil's northeastern coast. Calls at Singapore and Colombo extend the service's reach to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.

The second service, SEAS A, will begin on December 17, with the CMA CGM Xenon departing from Ningbo. The itinerary includes Ningbo, Shanghai, Shekou, Singapore, Santos, Navegantes, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Navegantes, Santos, Coega, and Singapore.

With direct calls at Montevideo and Buenos Aires, the service will serve the markets of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The double calls at Santos and Navegantes were planned for import and export operations. The route will also connect refrigerated cargo from the East Coast of South America with destinations in Africa, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Asia.