MSC Enhances Direct UK-Gulf Connectivity with the Return of the Lion Service

MSC is pleased to announce the reinstatement of its market-leading Lion service, providing a direct and efficient UK – Gulf connection for exporters. Sailing weekly from London Gateway, the service offers fast access to key markets across the Middle East with short transit times and a reliable weekly schedule.
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The service supports a wide range of sectors, including food and beverages, machinery and mechanical appliances, as well as providing consolidated cargo solutions. In addition to a direct connection with competitive transit times, Lion also provides a link to our dedicated feeder networks from Abu Dhabi, enabling fast and efficient onward access to destinations across the wider Gulf region.
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Current transit times from London Gateway include:​

▪ Abu Dhabi – 27 days ▪ Jebel Ali - 29 days 
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▪ Sharjah – 35 days ▪ Hamad – 35 days ▪ Shuwaikh – 35 days ▪ Bahrain – 35 days ▪ Sohar – 35 days ▪ Dammam – 35 days ▪ Ajman – 36 days ▪ Umm Al Quwain - 36 days ▪ Umm Qasr – 36 days 

Effective immediately, the rotation is as follows:

This enhancement reflects MSC’s commitment to strengthening its network to better support the needs of customers trading between the UK and major Gulf markets. 

Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.