Shipping giant CMA CGM is launching a new service connecting Turkey, Malta, and Algeria, according to a company announcement. The new line — dubbed Turaff Express — will run on a weekly basis starting 17 July and takes 21 days to complete its rotation.

The details: The service will be operated by three vessels in the 900 to 1.1k TEU range, and seeks to establish a “a sustainable maritime bridge” between Algeria and Northern Turkey, according to the statement.

The service also grants clients access to the shipping company’s intermodal network in Turkey, providing door to door shipping solutions, according to an accompanying flier (pdf). The new service will also establish a strong link between CMA CGM’s Malta hub and Algeria’s Port of Algiers, CMA CGM explained.

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