Nordana was operating the only regular direct RoRo service from the US Gulf and East Coast into Libya until the unrest forced the temporary suspension of services in February. The official sanctions have now been lifted, which together with improved security in the region permits Nordana to resume service. “The increasing stabilization in the Eastern part of Libya has now reached a stage where we have found it safe for the crew, vessel and cargo to re-establish the service and start accepting cargo for Benghazi on a regular basis. As the situation improves other ports in Libya will be added” said René Sivertsen, Line Manager Nordana.
In addition to US exports, cargo from Spain, Italy, Egypt and Turkey are accepted on the regular 3-weekly service, which apart from Rolling Stock accommodate break-bulk inclusive oversized, heavy lift and containers on the fully self-sustained vessels.
First sailing from US will be the MV Skanderborg Voyage 122 loading Houston September 19, Jacksonville 09/23, Savannah 09/24 and Baltimore 09/28. Followed by MV Vegaland Voyage 124 from Houston 10/10, Savannah 10/15 and Baltimore 10/18.
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Source: Nordana, September 12, 2011.