APL launches Japan-Thailand-Vietnam service
APL, a global leader in container shipping, has launched a Japan-Thailand-Vietnam (JTV) service, which will further strengthen its Intra-Asia short sea network and better serve key manufacturing and consumption markets within Asia, reported The Manila Bulletin.
Starting 30 October, the JTV offers shippers a dedicated service linking the key markets of Japan, South China, and Hong Kong with the emerging Southeast Asian manufacturing locations of Thailand and Vietnam.
The JTV will serve trade lanes with potential for significant long-term growth.
The service will also enable importers and exporters to access APL's global mainline services network via Hong Kong and Kaohsiung.
Shippers can also tap into the Philippines market with faster connections via Kaohsiung.
Jason Wong, APL vice-president for intra-Asia said: "The JTV caters to customer demand for more short-sea services in the dynamic intra-Asia market. The new service will support a trading circle encompassing key origins and destinations ranging from Southeast and East Asia to North Asia. Manufactured and component goods, as well as refrigerated fresh produce can now move more quickly and reliably within Asia."
APL will deploy three ships, each with a capacity of 1,200 TEUs on the route. Port rotation will be Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Chiwan, Hong Kong, Laem Chabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung and Tokyo.
Starting 30 October, the JTV offers shippers a dedicated service linking the key markets of Japan, South China, and Hong Kong with the emerging Southeast Asian manufacturing locations of Thailand and Vietnam.
The JTV will serve trade lanes with potential for significant long-term growth.
The service will also enable importers and exporters to access APL's global mainline services network via Hong Kong and Kaohsiung.
Shippers can also tap into the Philippines market with faster connections via Kaohsiung.
Jason Wong, APL vice-president for intra-Asia said: "The JTV caters to customer demand for more short-sea services in the dynamic intra-Asia market. The new service will support a trading circle encompassing key origins and destinations ranging from Southeast and East Asia to North Asia. Manufactured and component goods, as well as refrigerated fresh produce can now move more quickly and reliably within Asia."
APL will deploy three ships, each with a capacity of 1,200 TEUs on the route. Port rotation will be Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Chiwan, Hong Kong, Laem Chabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung and Tokyo.