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CMA CGM Announces New Port of Halifax Service

Halifax, NS - January 29, 2009 - CMA CGM, the world's 3rd largest container shipping company, has announced plans to initiate a new service which includes a regular call at the Port of Halifax. 

The fortnightly service will connect Canada and the USA with the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Australasia.   In particular, Canada, the US Midwest and the East Coast of the US will be connected via CMA CGM's Kingston, Jamaica hub to a broad range of North-South and East-West trade routes. 

Halifax is the only Canadian port of call on the new service.  The inaugural call of the "Black Pearl" service to the Port of Halifax is scheduled for Monday, February 23rd.  Container handling services for CMA CGM vessels will be provided by Halterm Container Terminal Limited.   

For more information:

Michele Peveril
Manager, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Halifax Port Authority
Phone (902) 426-1060
www.portofhalifax.ca

Christelle Beltran
CMA CGM Trade & Marketing Manager
CMA CGM Canada
Phone (514) 908-7001
www.cma-cgm.com

BLACK PEARL CUSTOMER NOTICE                          

Dear Valued Customer,

With a strong commitment to further service your needs, CMA CGM Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our new service ex Halifax to Kingston, the Black Pearl.

Please note:

• Direct fortnightly service with fixed day sailings ex Halifax
• Service fully operated by CMA CGM
• Extensive coverage ofCanada East Coast via Halifax
• Congestion-free port – US customs in Halifax
• Full connectivity to Caribbean, Central America, East, West and North Coast South America markets via efficient transshipment in Kingston, Jamaica
• Kingston hub port with additional connections on our mainliner services toANZ and Asia
• Fastest transit times for Eastern Canada, Midwest and New England cargo
• First in class on-dock rail service – no terminal transfer costs
• Daily train service to and from major North American markets
• “Cool” advantage with large number of reefer plugs and expanded terminal power
• Halifax port of choice for perishable or temperature-sensitive shipments
• Direct cost savings through Halifax versus NYC or Virginia
• Dedicated CMA CGM agency network

 

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