Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new service Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX), a weekly maritime connection designed to link West Africa with major international trade corridors through the Mediterranean hubs of Algeciras and Tangier.
The new rotation will connect Algeciras, Tangier, Dakar, Tema, Lekki —in the Lagos area— and Abidjan, before returning again to Algeciras. The first stop is scheduled at the port of Algeciras on July 7, 2026, when the shipping company will start operating this service, as the company has reported.
ONE presents this new line as a direct solution for shippers operating between West Africa and international markets, in a context of growing demand for reliable connections, more flexible routing options, and stable transit times. The shipping company has stated that the MAX service will channel traffic from the African ports included in the rotation to its global network, with subsequent connections to Asia, Northern Europe, the Indian subcontinent, North America, Latin America, and other Mediterranean enclaves.
The role of Algeciras and Tangier will be central to the structure of the new service. Both enclaves will act as connection points with ONE's international network, facilitating cargo distribution to other long-distance services. In the case of the port of Algeciras, the new rotation adds a weekly call linked to traffic with West Africa, an area that has a growing weight in maritime flows related to manufactured products, consumer goods, raw materials, and containerized cargo destined for regional and global markets.
