Services

Mawani announces new Milaha service addition

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service, Milaha Inta Gulf Express, by Milaha to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.

This initiative aims to enhance maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the world while supporting national exports and imports, according to Mawani’s statement.

This development is part of Mawani’s ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with major regional and global shipping lines, aligning with the objectives of...

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Arkas Line commences new West Africa Service

To boost its operations in the West Africa trade lane, Arkas Line plans to add solely-operated services, expand its regional network, and improve overall efficiency.

Following its recent expansion into India with the India Med Service, Arkas Line will now commence the West Africa Service (WAS), which will be operated by the company’s boxships Mario A, Cristina A, Jean Pierre A, and Diane A, each with a capacity of 1,600 TEUs.

The West Africa Service, operating with regular weekly sailings, aims...

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ONE announces new intra-Asia service

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the new Thailand Vietnam East India 2 (TE2) service.

This service is expected to enhance the existing SVX service, maintaining connectivity between the Straits area and East India while further strengthening direct transportation from Cat Lai and Laem Chabang to East India.

With the introduction of TE2, ONE said the transportation network between Southeast Asia and East India will be further expanded.

Port Rotation of the Thailand Vietnam...

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PIL strengthens West Coast South America service

Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to enhance its West Coast South America Service 6 (WS6), aiming to expand its coverage in that region.

The WS6 coverage will now include a weekly direct call at the port of Ensenada in Mexico and a switch of the Chilean terminal call from Valparaíso to San Antonio.

The updated WS6 commences today (2 April).

William Ho, General Manager of Long-Haul Trade, Line Management, PIL, stated: “With the continued growth prospects of the...

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Wan Hai commences new service connecting India, Vietnam and Thailand

Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines is set to launch its new Tamil Nadu – Thailand Express (TTX) service on 20 April, enhancing direct connectivity between Vietnam, Thailand, and East India.

The TTX service will be operated by four container vessels, each with a capacity of 2,200 TEUs, providing a fixed 28-day round-trip schedule.

The maiden voyage will depart from Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh, on 20 April, with an expected arrival in Chennai on 4 May.

The port rotation for the TTX service is as...

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ICTSI-operated MICT welcomes Hapag-Lloyd’s inaugural CPF service call

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI’s) flagship terminal, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), marked a milestone with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd’s newly launched China-Philippines Feeder (CPF) service at the Port of Manila.

The German carrier’s first-ever call to the Philippines was highlighted by the arrival of Tokyo Express on 17 March.

The CPF service establishes a direct shipping route connecting Nansha, Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore, and key Philippine...

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Poland’s Baltic Hub welcomes multiple new liner services

Baltic Hub, the largest and fastest-growing container terminal complex in the Baltic Sea, announced a series of new services that will start calling its facilities in Gdansk, Poland, during the next weeks and months of the year.

Starting at the end of March, the terminal hub will receive two weekly calls from Maersk vessels as part of the newly established Gemini Alliance network. Additionally, MSC will launch two new weekly services in early April.

The first new service is a result of the new...

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New alliances debut with record schedule reliability levels

Sea-Intelligence has published its latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, whose extensive coverage spans 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers, featuring schedule reliability data through February 2025.

“Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 163”

In February 2025, global schedule reliability improved by 3.6 percentage points month-over-month, reaching 54.9%—the highest level recorded since May 2024. On a year-over-year basis, reliability increased by 1.8 percentage points.

Among the...

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TecPlata enhances connectivity to Asia with ONE’s new services

Ocean Network Express’ (ONE’s) two new services, which have included ICTSI-operated TecPlata in their port rotations, are expected to enhance the connectivity of the Argentinian terminal to Asian markets.

ICTSI’s Buenos Aires terminal has been integrated into ONE’s new East Coast South America Express 2 (SX2) service, which links key ports in the Far East with major hubs on the East Coast of South America. TecPlata connects to the SX2 network via the River Plate Express (RPX), a dedicated feeder...

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Hapag-Lloyd extends Le Havre omission from SWX service

Hapag-Lloyd has announced an extension of its decision to omit the port of Le Havre from its South America Westcoast (SWX) service.

The SWX service connects Northern Europe with the West Coast of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The German carrier initially announced the omission of the French port in October 2024 and has now decided to extend this measure until further notice to enhance service quality.


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