A West Africa Express (WAX) service will introduce a revised port rotation, effective September 2026. This update is designed to establish a direct shipping connection between Damietta, Egypt, and various West African ports. The service will also continue to provide connectivity within the Mediterranean region.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this change signifies a potential improvement in transit times and direct service options for cargo moving between Egypt and West Africa. This streamlined routing could enhance supply chain efficiency and predictability for shipments on this specific trade lane, potentially reducing the need for transshipment in other Mediterranean hubs. Shippers should review their current routing and consider the benefits of this new direct link for their West Africa-bound cargo from the Eastern Mediterranean.
