Marine Link
Saturday, September 19, 2026

CMA CGM Strengthening EURAF 5 Services

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

April 6, 2017

 CMA CGM has announced the strengthening of its position on Europe > West Africa route by becoming vessel operator on its current service EURAF 5.

 
Effective April 5th, 2017, CMA CGM operates 2 vessels on EURAF 5 between North Europe and West Africa South Range.
 
With a weekly frequency, EURAF 5 connects Europe to Angola, the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cameroon is served on a fortnightly basis.
 
Reefer cargo from Abidjan relies on a direct service to Europe with very fast transit times. Antwerp is reached in 15 days, Le Havre in 18 days, Lisbon in 21 days.
 
EURAF 5 port coverage: Antwerp – Le Havre – Lisbon – Algeciras – Tangiers – Pointe Noire – Luanda – Lobito [ fortnightly ] – Namibe [ fortnightly ] – Douala [ fortnightly ] – Abidjan – Algeciras – Antwerp
 
With the advent of fuel transition, digitalization, AI and autonomy, innovation in vessel design and operation proceeds at unprecedented speed.
Read the Magazine

The Human Perspective on the Future of Maritime Safety

Ascendant China Boosts Vehicle Trades

Subscribe for
Maritime Reporter E-News

Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service, delivered to your Email five times per week