The Port of Bilbao formalizes its strategic connection with Canada through the new MSC service

 

Andima Ormaetxe, Director of Operations, Sales and Logistics of the Bilbao Port Authority, has officially launched the new container line of MSC with to Canada presenting a commemorative plaque to the ship's captain MSC Yang RThis service connects Bilbao with Halifax y Montreal in two weeks, boosting access to North America.

 

Features of the Canada Express Service and operational capacity

 

The new maritime connection is made possible through the rotation of the service called Canada Express Service, operated by the shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping CompanyThe ship that was the star of this official welcome, the MSC Yang RIt has considerable dimensions for transatlantic operations: 257 meters in length and a load capacity of 3.800 TEUs.

 

This move reinforces the positioning of Port of Bilbao as a logistics hub key in northern Spain, facilitating direct and competitive access to North American markets for exporting and importing companies.

 

 

Technical Data	Detail
Vessel	MSC Yang R
Capacity	3.800 TEUs
Length	257 meters
Transit time (Canada)	Two weeks

 

 

The established regular rotation for this service covers strategic ports in both southern and northern Europe, as well as on the Canadian east coast. The complete itinerary is as follows:

 

 

• Málaga – Sines – Vigo – Gijón – Bilbao.
• Felixstowe – Antwerp – Le Havre.
• Montreal Halifax.
• Return to Malaga.

 

 

Second transoceanic line: Connection with South America

 

The addition of the Canadian route is not an isolated event, but rather part of a strategy to expand direct services. This line complements another new transoceanic container service that MSC It began on December 22nd, connecting northern Europe with the west coast of South America.

 

This second service makes stops at top-tier European ports such as London, Rotterdam and Antwerp, in addition to Bilbaobefore crossing the Atlantic. Its American route is extensive and strategic for trade with the Southern Cone:

 

 

Destination / Stopover	Port
Caribbean Sea	Caucedo (Dominican Republic), Cartagena (Colombia)
Panama	Christopher and Rodman
Peru	Callao
Chile	San Antonio, Coronel and Valparaíso

 

 

In terms of logistical competitiveness, the transit time from the Port of Bilbao The market for this segment is very tight: 16 days to reach the first American port of rotation and 33 days to reach the final destination in Chile.

 

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about MSC's new routes in Bilbao

 

Which ship has officially inaugurated the service to Canada?
the vessel MSC Yang RThe ship, with a capacity of 3.800 TEUs and a length of 257 meters, was in charge of the rotation during the official welcome.

What is the transit time to Canadian ports?
The service Canada Express Service It offers a competitive transit time of two weeks connecting to Halifax and Montreal.

What other region has MSC recently connected to from Bilbao?
Since December 22, there has been a direct connection to the west coast of South America (Peru, Chile, Colombia, Panama and the Dominican Republic) with a transit time of 16 days to the first port.