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PIL, Goldstar and OOCL launching new China – SE Asia servicePIL, Goldstar and OOCL launching new China – SE Asia service

Pacific International Lines (PIL) Goldstar Lines, and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) are launching a new service connecting Chinese ports with Singapore and Malaysia.

Marcus Hand, Editor

November 18, 2021

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PIL containership Kota Nazar at anchor in SingaporePhoto: Marcus Hand

The new weekly China Straits Service sees the three lines deploying four vessels of 2,800 teu. The new service is scheduled to start on 18 December from Qingdao.

Tonnie Lim, Chief Trade Officer, PIL, said, “With growing signs of recovery in the global economy, we expect Asia to continue to play a pivotal role in international trade. 

“The new China Straits Service, with its comprehensive coverage of China ports, Singapore and West Malaysia, is designed to support our customers in riding this positive growth trend in Asia.”

Port rotation for the service will be: Qingdao – Shanghai – Xiamen – Nansha – Singapore – Port Kelang –  Penang – Port Kelang – Pasir Gudang – Nansha - Qingdao

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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