CMA CGM has teamed up with Seatrade to offer a weekly service of reefer transportation.

The French giant and its Dutch partner have created a new vessel sharing agreement (VSA), incorporating their services currently known as PAD and Meridian.

With 13 geared ships of between 2,200 teu and 2,500 teu, the new service will kick-off in October.

Each vessel will carry a minimum of 600 reefers laden with refrigerated goods such as fruit and meat, CMA CGM said.