ESL expands Far East-Africa network with FAX2 and FAX3 services

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) will launch two new services connecting major Chinese ports with East and southeastern Africa.

The new Far East Africa Express 2 (FAX2) and Far East Africa Express 3 (FAX3) services will complement ESL’s existing Far East Africa Express network.

The FAX2 service will connect Qingdao, Ningbo and Nansha with Mombasa through Port Klang. Its first sailing is scheduled to depart Qingdao on 5 December 2026.

FAX3 will provide a direct connection to Maputo, Mozambique. According to ESL, the service will also support access to neighbouring markets, including Eswatini, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

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