OOCL has announced the launch of the new Canadian Gateway Express 3 (GEX3), providing direct connections between the West Mediterranean and Canada.

The new GEX3 service establishes a direct connection between Canada and the West Mediterranean, offering comprehensive coverage of key markets across the region. Backed by an extensive and dedicated feeder network, the service provides seamless connectivity to a wide range of Mediterranean locations, delivering enhanced market reach and supply chain efficiency. With reliable weekly sailings, GEX3 offers schedule integrity, operational flexibility, and dependable transit times for customers trading between Canada and the Mediterranean.

The new service will commence westbound from Salerno on 13 October 2026 and eastbound from Montreal on 9 November 2026.

GEX3 Service Rotation

Westbound
Tangier - Salerno - Livorno - Genoa - Fos Sur Mer - Sagunto - Algeciras - Montreal

Eastbound
Montreal - Tangier - Salerno - Livorno - Genoa - Fos Sur Mer - Sagunto - Algeciras