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First direct container route between Guangzhou and the east coast US

Maersk Line, MSC, ZIM, Hamburg Süd, and Hyundai Merchant Marine have added the first direct connection from the southern Chinese port of Guangzhou to the east coast of the US.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 18, 2019

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The ships will call at Nansha port of Guangzhou each Monday, and arrive at Newark Port of the United States in 32 days, and Charleston Port in 37 days, with the lines twelve 8,200-8,500 teu containerships.

This new route to the east coast of United States will provide a fast and direct shipping service to the clients, said Guangzhou Port Group.

Guangzhou port is one of the busiest ports in South China. As the end of August 2019, Guangzhou Port Group operates 154 container liner services, including 109 foreign trade routes and 45 domestic trade routes.

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Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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