Joint service between North East Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced a co-operation with CMA CGM S.A. (CMA CGM), Chiona Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) on a new service in the North East Asia, Australia and New Zealand trades commencing from Shanghai in early November.
The new service will be operated with 7 vessels of 4,250 TEU nominal capacity, of which three vessels will be provided by CMA CGM, two vessels by OOCL and one vessel each by CSCL and PIL. It will be replacing the current “ANZEX” / “NZN” service operated by CMA CGM & OOCL.
The weekly service will turn around in 49 days, offering an extensive port coverage in Asia and New Zealand and including a stop in Australian port on the way from Asia. The full port rotation and phase in plan will be confirmed by end of the month once final arrangements are made.
The Line is aimed to provide it’s customers with a direct and competitive service for both southbound and northbound legs between North East Asia and New Zealand.
Source and Image Credit: OOCL
