CMA CGM announced that its "SIRIUS" service — which connects the Mediterranean to the East Coast of South America would extend its coverage, adding a new call in the Brazilian port of Rio de Janeiro on its southbound leg.

The first sailing Southbound from Europe will be the 7th, October 2023, ex Tanger Med with MV MAERSK LOTA voy. 0NSFXS1MA with expected time of arrival in Rio de Janeiro on October 19, 2023.

Source: CMA CGM

CMA CGM said the new "SIRIUS" service rotation would be the following: Algeciras — Tanger Med — Salvador — Rio de Janeiro — Santos — Itapoa — Paranagua — Santos — Itaguai — Tanger Med — Algeciras.

"The addition of this port does not have any impact on the transit time/berth window of our current schedule for the remaining Brazilian ports," the shipping line added.