Hapag-Lloyd launches Finland Express service

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By Gavin van Marle

12/02/2013

Hapag-Lloyd will launch the Finland Express, directly connecting German hubs with ports in the Gulf of Finland as well as Gulf of Bothnia.

Starting end of March/beginning of April 2013, it intends to operate this fixed-day weekly service with two vessels covering following rotation:
Bremerhaven, Hamburg, ports surrounding St. Petersburg area, Kotka, Rauma, and Gaevle.

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