In a prolonged state of depressed shipping markets, huge numbers of vessels have been laid up, and those running go slow, at economical speed. Loss of Hanjin Line reduced our offers, but some of those ships have been employed by other companies. The following two services got additional ships and adjusted itineraries: The Mediterranean - Asia CMA CGM MEX Line

Sailing weekly: Genoa, Italy (Day 1); Malta (4); Beirut, Lebanon (8); transit the Suez Canal (10); Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (12); Jebel Ali, UAE (18); Port Kelang, Malaysia (28); Xiamen (35) and Qingdao, China (36), Pusan, Korea (40); Shanghai (42), Ningbo (44), Nansha (48) and Yantian (49), all in China; Singapore (53); transit the Suez Canal (65); Malta (68); Valencia (72) and Barcelona, Spain (74); Fos sur Mer, France (75) and Genoa (77).

The CMA CGM Andromeda, Cassiopea, Hydra and sisterships --- Passengers: 8-10 Containers: 9-11,000 teu Deadweight: 115-128,000 tons Length: 350 m Built: 2006-9 Max. Speed: 25 knots/46 km Officers/Crew: French/Int’l Owners: CMA-CGM, French Offering passenger accommodations in a selection of 20 - 30 sq. met. single and twin-bedded cabins, located on the upper decks, consisting of a bedroom with a sitting area and bathroom with shower. The fare varies from EUR €130 to €150 per person, per day. MEX Line - more info. Firsthand Passenger Story

Around-the-World via the Suez and Panama Canals in 83 days

Sailing eastbound, every few weeks:       Houston, TX (Day 1), Mobile, AL (2), New Orleans, LA (5), Tampa (8) and Miami, FL (10), all in the USA, transatlantic and through the Suez Canal (24); Singapore (45); Vung Tao, Vietnam (47); Hong Kong (50), Shekou (51), Ningbo, (54) and Shanghai/YS, China (56); Pusan, Korea (58); transpacific and through the Panama Canal (78) back to Houston (83).

The CMA CGM La Scala and sisterships --------- Passengers: 8 Containers: 6,500 /8,500 TEU Deadweight: 70,000 tons Length: 295 m Max.speed: 25 knots (46 km) Built: 2010 Officers and crew: Int’l Owners and Operators: CMA CGM, French

In transit through the Pedro Miguel Lock, one of the original set of locks in the Panama Canal.

Passenger cabins of various sizes and bed configurations are located on the upper decks, each with private facilities and shower. Special, 83-day roundtrip fares: Single cabin, EUR 9,000 (+ EUR 90 management and banking fees), Double pp, EUR 7,700 + EUR 90. Segments of the voyage are calculated on a perday basis, EUR €110 - €130 per person. PEX-3 Line - more info.

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