The CMA CGM Cypress was welcomed by PSA Halifax recently. The vessel arrived at Halifax on its maiden call seeing the launch of the INDAMEX service which strengthens direct trade links between the Indian Subcontinent and Canada.
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The INDAMEX service connects the Indian Subcontinent with the Canadian East Coast, calling at key South Asian and Middle Eastern ports including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Colombo, Port Qasim and Jeddah.
The rotation is designed to offer competitive transit times and a direct routing option for Canadian shippers seeking improved access to growth markets across South Asia and the Middle East.
Duncan Glass, Managing Director at PSA Halifax, said: “India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with growth forecasts exceeding seven percent and bilateral trade with Canada reaching approximately USD8.6 billion. At PSA Halifax, our focus is on delivering the operational performance required to support this growth. Through close collaboration with our ILA workforce and intermodal partner CN, shippers using the INDAMEX service benefit from efficient vessel operations and unparalleled inland rail connectivity, enabling cargo to reach key inland markets such as Montreal, Toronto and US Midwest with speed and precision.”
The Cypress, with a capacity of 8,586 TEUs, is part of a service deploying vessels of up to 10,000 TEUs. Its arrival highlights Halifax’s deep-water capabilities, mega-class cranes and modern terminal infrastructure, supporting the port’s role in accommodating larger vessels and expanding global connectivity.