Disappointing South Korean liner alliance reformed for another year

Korea Shipping Partnership, a quasi-alliance of all 14 South Korean liner operators, has extended its term by a year, even as its three years of existence failed to improve earnings.

At a meeting between the liner operators and officials from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) on 28 July, the group was, reportedly, unanimously against renewing the KSP, but MOF, wanted to give it another year.

Wishing to revive the South Korean maritime industry after Hanjin Shipping was declared bankrupt...

https://container-news.com/disappointing-south-korean-liner-alliance-reformed-for-another-year/

KMTC Line and Namsung revamp NCH service

South Korean feeder operators Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd (KMTC Line) and Namsung Shipping have revamped their joint pendulum service covering South Korea, China and northern Japan. The two companies said on 23 January 2020 that they have reorganised their North China-Hokkaido (NCH) service, including Sendai and Hitachinaka while excluding Kushiro.

The service loop will be Busan New Port-Busan North Port-Ulsan-Gwangyang-Qingdao-Busan North...

https://container-news.com/kmtc-line-namsung-revamp-nch-service/