PIL starts new Middle East service – China Straits Gulf
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PIL has launched a new Middle East service – China Straits Gulf (CSG), with effect from April 2019. This new service will provide an enhanced direct service between North/Central/South China and Middle East, calling Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi and Dammam, the company said in its release.
CSG Rotation as below:
QINGDAO – SHANGHAI – NINGBO – NANSHA – SINGAPORE – JEBEL ALI – ABU DHABI – DAMMAM – ABU DHABI – PORT KELANG (WESTPORT) – QINGDAO
Maiden Voyage: TAO, 30th Apr 2019
Advantages of new service
Direct service from Qingdao to Middle East
Direct service from Middle East to Qingdao
Faster transit time from Singapore to Jebel Ali