Maersk to launch new Asia-India service

8/19/2010 10:00:51 AM

Maersk Line is to launch a new Asia-Chennai service, called the Chennai Express (CHX), in September. The port rotation of the new service is expected to be: Shanghai, Yantian, Tanjung Pelepas, Port Kelang, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai. Launched to accommodate growing demand, the direct Asia to Chennai in India will provide direct coverage between two of the fastest growing regions in Asia. Port Visakhapatnam will serve as the new gateway into Kolkata and Haldia. The Chennai Express will provide the fastest transit time in the industry and will be served by four 2,900 TEU vessels. The maiden call of the new Chennai service will be at Yantian in mid-September.   Cargonews Asia

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