Emirates Shipping Line to Launch China–Red Sea Connector Service in November

Emirates Shipping Line will introduce a new container service connecting China with Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia in November. Marketed as the China Red Sea Connector, the route will deploy four ships of approximately 2,500 TEU operating on a fortnightly schedule. The service will directly connect Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha with Sokhna, Aqaba, and Jeddah.

Published October 24, 2026 Source: Container News

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Emirates Shipping Line will introduce a new container service connecting China with Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia in November, according to a report by Container News citing DynaLiners. The service will be marketed as the China Red Sea Connector (CRC).

The carrier plans to deploy four container vessels of approximately 2,500 TEU capacity on the route, maintaining an approximately fortnightly sailing frequency.

According to the published schedule, the port rotation will be Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha in China, calling subsequently at Sokhna in Egypt, Aqaba in Jordan, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The arrangement will establish direct connectivity between three Chinese export gateways and key Red Sea ports.