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On February 27, 2026, CMA CGM Group officially announced the launch of a new direct weekly service — Ocean Rise Express (OCR), connecting Japan, South China and North Europe. As a strategic corridor for CMA CGM, the Asia-Europe route witnesses the group’s firm commitment to supporting customers’ supply chains with reliable, high-performance solutions through the new OCR direct service.
The Ocean Rise Express (OCR) is a weekly direct service fully operated by CMA CGM, dedicated to providing a seamless connection between Japan, South China and North Europe with optimal transit times and enhanced schedule reliability.
To support the OCR service, CMA CGM will deploy a fleet of 14 container ships with a capacity ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 TEU, including one 8,000 TEU LNG-powered container ship. This deployment not only ensures high-frequency and reliable schedules but also responds to the trend of green and low-carbon shipping.
From Yokohama: 38 days to Rotterdam, 41 days to Hamburg, 45 days to Southampton.
From Yantian: 32 days to Rotterdam, 35 days to Hamburg, 38 days to Southampton.
The launch of the Ocean Rise Express (OCR) highlights the strategic importance of Asia-Europe trade within CMA CGM’s global network. It strengthens the connectivity between Asia and Europe, addresses the critical need for more efficient and reliable shipping routes on the key east-west trade axis, and is particularly beneficial for sectors requiring high-precision logistics, such as automotive, electronics and high-tech industries in Japan and South China.
Enhanced schedule reliability, reducing supply chain uncertainty.
Optimized transit times, accelerating cargo delivery and improving time-to-market.
Direct connection without transshipment, lowering transportation costs and risks.
Green shipping support through LNG-powered vessels, aligning with global low-carbon development trends.
