MSC has announced an upgrade to its Iroko service with the addition of a new direct call at Cape Town. This strategic enhancement provides a direct connection between Cape Town and Asia, offering faster transit times and improved service for both dry and reefer cargo.
Designed to deliver more comprehensive port coverage, MSC continues to strengthen its network and support the growing trade between South Africa and key Asian markets, providing efficient, dependable, and customer-focused connections. The first vessel to call at Cape Town will be the MSC Anchorage, scheduled for 11–12 December 2025.
Competitive transit times from Cape Town now include a direct connection to Singapore in 15 days, to Xiamen in 21 days, to Ningbo in 24 days, and to Nansha in 27 days. Transshipment connections are also available, with Chattogram reachable in approximately 28 days, Shanghai in 25 days, and Port Klang in 23 days.
The new rotation for the Iroko service will be:
Ningbo – Nansha – Singapore – Pointe Noire – Cotonou – Apapa – Tincan – Onne – Lobito – Cape Town – Singapore – Xiamen – Ningbo
