SeaLead announces the launch of Gulf India Express (GIX), a strategic container shipping service aimed at enhancing trade links between India and the Gulf region, in collaboration with Blue Water Line.
SeaLead, in partnership with Blue Water Line, introduced Gulf India Express (GIX), a new container shipping service to fortify trade routes between India and the Gulf region. The weekly rotation will connect key ports, including Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Sohar, Jebel Ali, and Dammam, aiming to streamline and optimise trade operations.
The service, set to commence its inaugural voyage with MV Taichung on February 22, 2024, and MV Abrao Cochin on February 29, 2024, aligns with SeaLead’s commitment to expanding its operational network.
Shiva Mahadevan, Managing Director for South Asia and the Middle East at SeaLead, highlights the service’s role in delivering reliable and efficient shipping solutions to facilitate smoother trade operations and contribute to economic growth in the connected regions.
SeaLead’s ownership undergoes a significant change with a group of investors, including Eurasia Capital, HCP Investments, Access Capital Funds, and Saral Incorp. VCC SubFund. The new ownership structure is anticipated to bolster SeaLead’s operational capabilities, expand market reach, and enhance service offerings in the container shipping sector.
Henry Schmidl, Managing Director at SeaLead, is set to depart the company as part of this transition. Established in 2017, SeaLead, headquartered in Singapore with a regional office in Dubai, operates in over 40 countries.
