Arkas Line has launched a weekly direct service from the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy to West Africa.
It is called the Med Africa Service and it combines the existing Blue Med Service and West Africa Service lines. “The new route marks a new chapter in Arkas Line’s regional strategy, offering customers faster, more reliable, and regular shipping solutions for shipments to Africa,” explained a note from the Turkish company.
Until now, shipments to Africa were carried out via transshipment in Morocco. “The new MAS service, however, will allow for direct access, significantly reducing transit times. This improvement not only increases operational efficiency but also brings greater predictability in supply chain planning.”
The MAS service will operate weekly, covering a wide network of ports, including Alexandria – Beirut – Lattakia – Mersin – Aliaga – La Spezia – Genoa – Casablanca – Dakar – Lagos (Apapa, Tincan) – Tema – Abidjan – Nouakchott – Casablanca – Tangier – Valencia – Barcelona – Fos – La Spezia – Genoa – Salerno – Alexandria. The service will be operated by a total of 10 ships, each with a capacity between 1,600 and 2,500 TEU. The first voyage of the service is scheduled for October 20, 2025.
“The previous model based on transshipment has been transformed into a direct service structure, offering customers shorter transit times, predictable operations, and uninterrupted shipping solutions. This development reflects Arkas Line’s commitment to strengthening regional connections, optimizing the end-to-end logistics chain, and accelerating trade flows. With the new line, Arkas not only provides direct access to Africa but also continues to offer uninterrupted service along the Levante-Western Mediterranean and Levante-Casablanca corridors, maintaining the continuity of existing goods flows.”
