Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the launch of the Atlantic Gulf Mexico (AGM) service, to be operated in cooperation with CMA CGM's Victory Bridge service.

AGM will further complement OOCL's existing services to the South Atlantic, the Gulf and Mexican markets.

It will commence westbound ex-Antwerp on February 22 and eastbound ex-Veracruz on March 11, pending final FMC approval.

The line has also announced the reintroduction of the Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES), with an additional port call at Hamburg.

The revised rotation will be: Hamburg, Antwerp, New York, Hamburg.

The service will recommence westbound on March 13 ex-Hamburg and eastbound ex-New York on March 25, according to Exim News Sercice.