News / CMA CGM joins local feeder line Folk Maritime to launch Saudi shuttle

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CMA CGM has joined its competitors in striving to keep containers flowing out of a Gulf region buffeted by supply chain disruption in the wake of the Red Sea crisis.

In a trouble-shooting measure, the French liner, in conjunction with local feeder line newcomer Folk Maritime, is to open a shuttle service from Saudi Arabia to connect shipments to the Red Sea.

The partners have phased-in one vessel each to provide a weekly string, branded NRX (North Red Sea Express). Notably, ...