BICT expands connections with North Africa and Spain

Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT), the business unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in the port of Batumi (Georgia), will offer its customers greater connectivity with North Africa and Spain through the service upgraded Batumi – Gioia Tauro of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) from mid-April.
MSC’s enhanced service will make weekly calls to and from Batumi, following a new rotation that includes additional direct ports and reduced transit times. The service will sail through the following ports: Tekirdağ – Derince – Aliaga – Marsaxlokk – Algeiers – Casablanca – Sines – Valencia – Gioia Tauro – Burgas – Batumi.

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“MSC’s enhanced service can help boost Georgia’s foreign trade by establishing a direct link with North Africa, Portugal and Spain. The addition of direct ports gives companies access to more places, opening new trade routes and providing more options for the transportation of goods between Batumi and Gioia Tauro,” said Nikoloz Gogoli, CEO of BICT.

MSC’s enhanced service will make weekly calls to and from Batumi, following a new rotation that includes additional direct ports and reduced transit times

BICT customers can take advantage of the service’s expanded connectivity to gain a competitive advantage, identify potential customers and explore new market opportunities. Fast transit times to and from Turkey and the Mediterranean allow companies to receive goods more quickly, resulting in reduced delivery times and greater supply chain efficiency in all regions.