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PIL launches first South China – Calcutta direct service
Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) started a new service on 2 July between Xiamen and Calcutta.
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PIL containership Kota Nazar at anchor in SingaporePhoto: Marcus Hand
The first direct route from South China to Calcutta according to PIL the China Calcutta Service connects Xiamen and Shekou with the India port city and also includes a call in Singapore.
Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager of Intra-Asia Services at PIL, said, "PIL is pleased to be a pioneer in offering a direct China to Calcutta service, supporting the high growth and trade in these two economies.
“This service also connects customers with a gate-way to Singapore for the Southeast Asia market, as well as Bangladesh, the East Coast of India and Myanmar.”
Port rotation for the service is Xiamen – Shekou – Singapore – Calcutta – Singapore – Xiamen.
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