The Marseilles-based giant will add a vessel, keeping the six-shipcount for the service between North America and Europe, according to documents filedwith the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

Currently, CSAV of Chile operates two vessels in the agreementwhile CMA CGM provides four ships. The service uses vessels of at least 3,500 teuin nominal capacity.

The changes take effect on 20 July when the 4,298-teu CMACGM Jamaica (built 2006) starts its rotation from Le Havre.

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