WEC Lines adds Pakistan–Northwest Europe connection

WEC Lines will introduce a new northbound connection for export cargo moving from Karachi, Pakistan, to major ports in Northwest Europe. The connection will operate via transshipment in Colombo, providing access to Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Antwerp, Le Havre and London Gateway. MSC Benin, operating voyage IP642A, will perform the first sailing. The vessel is scheduled to depart Karachi on 29 October 2026. Northbound rotation Karachi – Colombo – Felixstowe – Rotterdam – Hamburg – Bremerhaven – Antwerp – Le Havre – London Gateway Cargo loaded in Karachi will be transshipped in Colombo before continuing to Northwest Europe.