This rebranded
service, which builds upon the existing IDEA service, represents SeaLead’s
commitment to enhancing trade connectivity and providing seamless logistics
solutions. ANIDEA will commence operations with the maiden
voyage of the vessel Zhong Gu Zhu Hai on 24 November
2024, departing from Shanghai, marking a significant milestone for this
upgraded service.
The ANIDEA service boasts a strategic port rotation that includes stops
at Shanghai, Ningbo,
Nansha, Port Klang, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Mombasa, Dar Es Salaam, and back to
Shanghai. This carefully planned route sets ANIDEA apart by
offering a unique direct connection that bridges the Far East with West India
and East Africa, integrating cargo connections from East and South Asia to East
Africa.
Mr. Suleyman
Avci, Global Chief Executive Officer at SeaLead
Commenting on this new service, Mr.
Suleyman Avci, Global Chief Executive Officer at SeaLead, said:
“The launch of ANIDEA
underscores our strategic vision to enhance shipping connectivity across
crucial global trade lanes. By providing a direct service from the Far East to
West India and East Africa, we are opening new opportunities for faster and
more efficient trade. This service reflects SeaLead’s continued commitment to
innovation and improving our customers’ shipping experience.”
Ms. Doreen Yeo, Global Director of Trade Management at
SeaLead, added: “With
ANIDEA, we look to offer an unparalleled service that integrates cargo from
China and Southeast Asia to key markets in India and East Africa. This direct
coverage will significantly reduce transit times and provide a reliable
solution that caters to growing customer demands for comprehensive
connectivity.”
The ANIDEA service
reaffirms SeaLead’s dedication to connecting global markets and enhancing trade
routes that facilitate smoother, faster, and more dependable shipping.
Through ANIDEA, SeaLead aims to strengthen its position, aligning with
its broader goal of driving efficiency and growth in global shipping.