ARKAS LINE LAUNCHES A NEW BLUE MED SERVICE (BMS)

Turkish shipowner Arkas Line has announced the launch of its Blue Med (BMS) service on February 15, 2025, with a first call at Alexandria. This new service is the result of the merger of Arkas Line’s GPS, EMS, and SEM lines.

BMS will connect 15 key ports in 8 Mediterranean countries: Alexandria, Beirut, Latakia, Mersin, Aliaga, Genoa, La Spezia, Tangier, Casablanca, Valencia, Barcelona, Fos, Salerno. Operated exclusively by Arkas Line vessels (5 units from 1,400 to 2,400 TEU with a 35-day rotation, starting with the WANDA A),