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18 Feb 2025

CMA CGM Strengthens BIGEX Network Linking Indian Subcontinent, Gulf & Red Sea


CMA CGM has launched two new shipping services, BIGEX 3 and BIGEX 4, enhancing its network between India, the Middle East Gulf, and the Red Sea. These services will complement the existing BIGEX 1 and BIGEX 2, providing faster transit times, direct connections, and optimal reefer plug capacity to meet growing trade demands.

 BIGEX 3 will directly connect India and the Red Sea, ensuring faster shipments from India to Jeddah. The service will follow a weekly rotation of Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Salalah – Jeddah – Nhava Sheva, with the first departure scheduled for February 22nd from Nhava Sheva.

 BIGEX 4 will focus on trade between India, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, providing a direct route to Dammam with a weekly rotation of Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Dammam – Umm Qasr – Nhava Sheva. The service will commence on February 24th from Nhava Sheva.

 By expanding its BIGEX service network, CMA CGM aims to offer greater efficiency and reliability in cargo transportation, strengthening commercial links across these key regions. 

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