Evergreen to Launch GTM Feeder Service

Press Release January 28, 2013

Evergreen Line to launch a new container ship feeder service linking Greece, Turkey & Malta (GTM).

In addition to meeting regional transportation requirements, the GTM service will connect to Evergreen Line's global service network via the port of Piraeus in Greece.

The 600 TEU container ship Kirsten will service the intra-Mediterranean service. The first sailing is planned from Piraeus on the 28th of January 2013.The port rotation for the 10-day voyage is: Piraeus -Thessaloniki-Gebze -Marsaxlokk -Piraeus

GTM service will also further enhance transhipment connection to Thessaloniki. In addition, the feeder loop adds a direct call to Gebze and offers a convenient transportation link for the neighboring Izmit industrial area.