OOCL Korea named to join modern fleet, delivering premium services
OOCL announces the naming of OOCL Korea at a ceremony held on Geoje Island in South Korea today, the newest 13,208 TEU containership joining the OOCL fleet to provide quality and competitive services in the Asia-Europe trade, the company said in its press release.
In his ceremonial remarks, Mr. Andy Tung, Chief Executive Officer of OOCL, expressed gratitude to those who contributed to the success of the newbuilding and highlighted the importance of the Mega class vessels towards OOCL’s competitive edge. “We believe that a modern fleet is essential to delivering premium customer service. The productivity gains and greater economies of scale that can be achieved with the next generation of Mega vessels are clear, and by continually enhancing our fleet we can remain competitive and provide quality services to customers that OOCL is well known for,” said Mr Tung.
“The container shipping industry is an extremely capital intensive one and we have been very grateful to many of our friends, business associates and institutional partners throughout these years in supporting our business and believing in our ability to stay ahead of the curve in the industry, ” Mr Tung continued.
Among distinguished guests was the vessel Sponsor, Mrs. Shirley Peng, who unveiled the OOCL Korea after delivering her Encomium of blessings to the vessel and her crew in providing a Vital Link to world trade.
The OOCL Korea will be serving the Asia-Europe trade on the Loop 6 service where her port rotation is: Kaohsiung / Xiamen / Shekou / Hong Kong / Singapore / Colombo / via the Suez Canal to / Southampton / Antwerp / Hamburg / Rotterdam / via the Suez Canal to / Jebel Ali / Singapore / Shekou / Kaohsiung in a 77-day round trip.
“Orient Overseas Container Line” and “OOCL” are trade names for transportation provided separately by: Orient Overseas Container Line Limited (“OOCLL”) and OOCL (Europe) Limited respectively and both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, a public company (0316) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation and logistics companies, with more than 320 offices in 65 countries. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process.