ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM) has announced the enhancement of its Latin America regional services, including the introduction of a new Venezuela feeder (VEX) and the upgrade of two existing lines, Central America Express (LAF) and West Coast Central America (WCA) services.

In a statement, it said the new line rotations for its VEX service follows: Manzanilo (PAMIT) – Cartagena (COCRT) – La Guaira (VELGA) – Kingston (JMKST) – Manzanilo (PAMIT).

Meanwhile, LAF follows: Cartagena (COCRT) – Manzanilo (PAMIT) – Moin (CROIU) – Puerto Cortes (HNPTZ) – Santo Tomas (GTSTC) – Cartagena (COCRT) route.

WCA, on the other hand, follows Lazaro Cardenas (MXLCD) – Manzanilo (MXMZL) – Puerto Quetzal (GTJQZ) – Acajutla (SVACJ) – Corinto (NICOR) – San Lorenzo (HNSLO) – Puerto Quetzal (GTJQZ) – Lazaro Cardenas (MXLCD) route.

ZIM said the enhanced network, to be operated by ZIM, offers customers a wide range of advantages including improved coverage, new logistic solutions, and smooth and synchronized connection to ZIM’s global network.

"We continue to expand our services and offer our customers more options for global trade and better connection between trade areas. As part of our vision, we aim to be agile in responding to market needs as they arise, providing solutions for our customers in the region and around the world," said Eran Epstein, VP Latin America Business Unit.