South Korean shipping major HMM is set to expand its Africa network with the launch of a new Gulf–India–East Africa (GIA) container service in September, strengthening connectivity between India and key East African markets. The GIA service will operate on the following port rotation: Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Dar es Salaam – Mombasa – Nhava ShevaThe maiden voyage is scheduled to depart from Nhava Sheva in the fourth week of September. With the introduction of the GIA service, HMM is broadening its African coverage alongside its existing West Africa MA2 service. HMM expects the expanded network to provide shippers with improved connectivity and greater transport options between India, the Gulf and East Africa. An HMM official said, “With the introduction of the GIA service, HMM anticipates providing our customers with more efficient and reliable sea transportation.