CMA CGM Group has enhanced its Transatlantic Panama Direct (PAD) service with the addition of a direct call at Cork, strengthening port connectivity between Ireland, North Europe and the US East Coast.
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The upgraded service, launching on 28 April 2026, will provide a weekly connection linking Cork with New York and Savannah, offering transit times of approximately nine days and 11 days respectively.
The revised rotation is supported by an additional vessel and optimised scheduling, aimed at improving reliability and predictability for port and terminal operations.
From a network perspective, the PAD service extends coverage across key North European gateways, including Le Havre, Rotterdam, Dunkerque and Zeebrugge.
The inclusion of Cork enhances Ireland’s direct access to transatlantic trade lanes. The service is also integrated with feeder networks via Rotterdam, enabling onward connections to Baltic and Scandinavian ports.