Events

Hapag-Lloyd launches new WA1 – West Africa Service


  • Freetown, Conakry, and Monrovia – three ports are added to the service portfolio

  • Establish Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia as new markets


Hapag-Lloyd announces new Container WA1 Service (West Africa Service 1) with a fortnightly frequency, connecting Tanger Med, Nouakchott, Freetown, Conakry, Monrovia, and back to Tanger Med. The first sailing is scheduled for May 15th.

This new service is designed to establish Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia as new markets for Hapag-Lloyd and ensure continuity of service to Mauritania. Hapag-Lloyd will introduce with the WA1 the ports of Freetown, Conakry, and Monrovia to its service portfolio. The company will be represented by 3rd party agents in these ports.

“We are excited to launch our new WA1 Service,” says Dheeraj Bhatia, Senior Managing Director, Region Middle East, India and Africa at Hapag-Lloyd. “The service’s launch reaffirms Hapag-Lloyd’s strong commitment to expanding its presence in (West) Africa. It will enable us to better serve our customers and offer them more flexible and efficient solutions. Our customers in this region will have access to Hapag-Lloyd’s global network via Tangier and will see the added opportunities by expanding our operations to new markets in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.”

In addition, Hapag-Lloyd announces a new rotation and new timing for its WAX Service – West Africa Express, connecting Tanger Med, Dakar, Tema, Abidjan, and back to Tanger Med with a weekly frequency. The first sailing with new rotation is scheduled for May 7th.

The WAX Service will offer a weekly product for both import and export markets and provide more flexibility to customers. Additionally, the service has high reefer plug availability and an inland haulage product into Mali and Burkina Faso.

Also Read

AGL CEO Eric Melet to deliver keynote address at Invest in African Energy Paris Forum

IATA’s ground handling conference to focus on embracing technology

theafricalogistics

Recent Posts

Google Stock Surges as Investor Confidence Grows Following Tech Sector Rally

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, saw its shares surge on Friday,…

2 days ago

Is a 2.8% COLA Enough to Beat Inflation in 2026?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, impacting…

2 days ago

How Alaska Airlines’ Outage Exposed a Hidden Risk for African Airlines

Alaska Airlines was forced to cancel more than 360 flights after a major IT outage…

2 days ago

Inside Tesla’s Q3 Earnings Miss: Price Cuts, Profit Drops, and the Robotaxi Gamble

Tesla’s third-quarter 2025 results painted a challenging picture for the EV giant. Despite strong delivery…

3 days ago

Inside Meta’s AI Reshuffle: Why 600 Jobs Were Cut in the Race Toward Superintelligence

In a bold restructuring move, Meta Platforms Inc. has laid off around 600 employees from…

3 days ago

SASSA November 2025 Payment Schedule: Key Dates, Policy Insights, and What Beneficiaries Should Expect

As South Africa prepares for the November 2025 grant cycle, millions of social grant beneficiaries…

6 days ago