ACL & Partners Launch Fastest Transatlantic Freight Service Between North America & Ireland
Atlantic Container Line AB (ACL), in collaboration with BG Freight Line (BGFL) and Peel Ports, has announced a new, faster shipping service between Ireland and North America.
The service is expected to significantly improve transit times and reliability, setting a new standard for maritime transportation.
The improved BGFL Liverpool-Ireland service, which will begin in two weeks, will significantly improve efficiency.
The revised itinerary offers timely departures from Belfast on Mondays and Dublins on Fridays, with seamless connections to ACL vessels in Liverpool on Saturdays.
The ships will return to Dublin on Sundays and Belfast on Mondays, enabling an immediate turnaround for further excursions.
The inaugural journey of this faster service departs from New York on May 10, 2024, aboard the Atlantic Sun, ushering in a new era of transatlantic shipping.
The primary service details are listed below:
Following a strategic route that includes crucial North American ports such as Baltimore and Halifax, the vessel will connect with JSP ANNA in Liverpool before making its final call in Belfast and Dublin.
The westbound part of the route, led by the JSP ANNA and departing from Belfast and Dublin, intends to maintain efficiency momentum.
The vessel will connect with the Atlantic Sea at Liverpool before traversing the Atlantic to ports in North America, including Baltimore, Halifax, New York, and Norfolk.
The route offers transit times to and from Dublin and Belfast that are 1-2 weeks faster than existing transatlantic routes.
Numerous crucial elements are responsible for this unparalleled efficiency:
- ACL’s planned scheduling assures short transit times, with Liverpool serving as the first port into Europe and the final port out.
- Liverpool’s proximity to Dublin and Belfast significantly decreases steaming time compared to continental ports, resulting in lower fuel consumption and environmental impact.
- ACL and BGFL have rigorously coordinated their schedules to minimise connection times in Liverpool, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Peel Ports prioritises crane access and berths in Liverpool to ensure the best possible service and efficiency.
Andy Abbott, President and CEO of ACL, expressed enthusiasm for the new effort, emphasising its potential to transform transatlantic trade.
Abbott added that the day marks a significant milestone, with the new transatlantic freight services to and from Dublin and Belfast being as much as two weeks faster than any other available options.
The collaboration between ACL, BGFL, and Peel Ports ensures unparalleled efficiency and reliability, demonstrating a dedication to maritime logistics excellence.
Due to ACL’s award-winning customer service and greater efficiency, exporters and importers in Ireland and Northern Ireland will gain faster access to North American markets.
Reference: ACL
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