Hapag-Lloyd and Greta Shipping have relaunched their India–Middle East Gulf shipping cooperation through a revised India–Gulf 1 (IG1) service, strengthening regional trade and maritime connectivity. The updated route replaces the suspended JIX1/IG1 network and introduces a simplified service model designed to improve operational efficiency and support trade flows between India and the Gulf region.
Service Network Relaunched with Optimized Route
The revised India–Gulf service features a shorter and more streamlined rotation to enhance reliability and shipping efficiency across key ports.
Key Highlights:
- Service Relaunch: Hapag-Lloyd and Greta Shipping restart India–Gulf 1 (IG1) operations
- Network Replacement: New service replaces the suspended JIX1/IG1 network
- Optimized Route: Simplified four-port shipping rotation introduced
- Port Rotation: Kandla → Nhava Sheva → Khor Fakkan → Kandla
- Gulf Hub: Khor Fakkan, UAE designated as the Gulf turning point
- Vessel Deployment: Two ships with approximately 2,600 TEU capacity assigned to the route
- Improved Efficiency: Shorter route designed to support operational flexibility
- Regional Trade Support: Service expected to strengthen India–Middle East cargo movement
- Maritime Connectivity: Enhanced shipping links between Indian and Gulf ports
- Supply Chain Impact: Improved service reliability for regional logistics networks
Focus on Trade and Logistics Efficiency
The updated shipping network reflects efforts to improve maritime logistics, supply chain resilience, and trade connectivity amid evolving regional conditions. The revised route is expected to provide faster transit and improved efficiency for cargo movement between India and Gulf markets.
