Effective December 2022, CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of its new AMERICAS XL service, offering a direct connection between US East Coast and West Coast South America.

Features

AMERICAS XL's main features will be the following:

  • 100% CMA CGM Operated Vessels.
  • Only direct service on the market connecting West Coast South America to USEC.
  • Direct weekly connection from/to Port Everglades, Philadelphia, and New York from/to Buenaventura, Guayaquil, Callao, and San Antonio.
  • Connection from/to US Gulf, East Coast South America, Mediterranean, and North Europe via Kingston and Cartagena.
  • Competitive transit time from West Coast South America to the US designed for perishables and fresh fruit with a minimum of 500 plugs per vessel.

Rotation

AMERICAS XL’s rotation will be: Port Everglades – Philadelphia – New York – Kingston – Buenaventura – Callao – San Antonio – Guayaquil – Cartagena – Port Everglades

  • First Northbound Call: M/V DIMITRIS C - ETD Callao December 20th, 2022
  • First Southbound Call: M/V DIMITRIS C - ETD Port Everglades - January 8th, 2023

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