MSC strengthens Iroko service

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a significant enhancement to its Iroko service with the introduction of a new direct call at Cape Town, strengthening connectivity between Asia, South Africa, and West Africa.

MSC said the upgraded service is designed to support a wide range of cargo segments, including retail goods, solar panels and other end-consumer products.

The carrier highlighted that the Iroko service operates as a stand-alone offering, making it unique in the market and underlining MSC’s commitment to improving direct trade links between Africa and key global partners, particularly China.

The first vessel under the new service configuration will operate on voyage FN604A, with a scheduled call at Ningbo on 23 January 2026.

Under the revised arrangement, the full Iroko service rotation will be:

Ningbo – Nansha – Singapore – Cape Town – Pointe-Noire – Cotonou – Apapa – Tincan/Lagos – Onne – Lobito – Cape Town – Singapore – Xiamen – Ningbo

MSC said the addition of Cape Town as a direct call enhances service reliability and transit efficiency while offering customers improved access to African markets through a robust Asia–Africa shipping corridor.

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