The Mimer ship, chartered by Finnish Godby Shipping, will directly connect Chioggia (Venice) with Benghazi and Misrata, and will then also call at Izmir and Mersin in Turkey and Alexandria in Egypt, online maritime transport news site, Shipping Italy, reports.
“The service is mainly aimed at the Benghazi market, which is undergoing a period of reconstruction and rapid growth” Loris Trevisan, shipping agent announced. The vessel has a cargo capacity of approximately 1,030 linear meters and 4,491 Dwt, with a loading ramp with a capacity of up to 180 tons. The line is aimed in particular at project cargo, machinery and large rolling stock.
The frequency of this new line includes landings in Italy every 15-18 days and the first departure from the Venice-Chioggia terminal is set around May 8th with a ‘direct’ return to Benghazi of only 4 days. The service will be the only ro-ro service direct to Benghazi in the entire MediterraneanLoris Trevisan reported.
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