MSC is reviewing its Transpacific USWC network with the update of the Lotus service and the launch of the Yulan service that will reinforce coverage between Asia and the Pacific Southwest region, the company said in its press release.
The new Lotus rotation will enable MSC to offer faster transit times from Thailand and Vietnam to the Pacific Southwest region. The Yulan service offers to customers with a second weekly Shanghai call from Wai Gao Qiao to Long Beach. Additionally, the service will enable to offer direct link from Gwangyang to Long Beach.
Lotus service will start on 9 July from Laem Chabang, and Yulan from Shanghai on 10 July.
LOTUS
Port rotation: Laem Chabang, Vung Tau, Kaohsiung, Busan, Los Angeles, Oakland
YULAN
Port rotation: Shanghai, Gwangyang, Busan, Long Beach, Busan, Gwangyang