Heralding improved relations between US and Cuba SC Line has launched a new fortnightly service from Port Everglades.

Following a further relaxation of sanctions earlier this month that means cargo and cruise vessels no longer require a special license to ply between US and Cuba.

On 20 September the SC Line vessel Caroline Russ berthed at Mariel in Cuba. It was the first call on a new service every 14 days linking Port Everglades, Florida with Mariel and Santiago de Cuba.

“This new service offered by SC Line is the evident proof of the successful efforts that both Governments have been doing for the last months,” SC Line said.