OOCL launches new West Mediterranean-Canada service

OOCL will launch a new weekly service connecting the West Mediterranean with Canada in October.

The new Canadian Gateway Express 3 (GEX3) will provide direct connections between several Mediterranean ports and Montreal. Westbound sailings will begin from Salerno on 13 October 2026, followed by the first eastbound departure from Montreal on 9 November.

GEX3 connects Mediterranean ports with Montreal

The new service will call at major ports in Italy, France and Spain, while also serving Tangier in Morocco.

The westbound rotation will be Tangier – Salerno – Livorno – Genoa – Fos-sur-Mer – Sagunto – Algeciras – Montreal.

On the eastbound leg, vessels will sail from Montreal to Tangier before continuing to Salerno, Livorno, Genoa, Fos-sur-Mer, Sagunto and Algeciras.

OOCL said the weekly service will also connect with its feeder network, extending coverage to additional Mediterranean markets.

OOCL expands Canada connectivity

The introduction of GEX3 will give OOCL customers a direct option for cargo moving between Canada and the West Mediterranean.

The carrier said the service is designed to provide regular weekly sailings while improving connectivity across the trade.

The first westbound sailing is scheduled to depart Salerno on 13 October, while eastbound operations from Montreal will start on 9 November.

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