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RCL and Mariana Express Lines in new Thailand – South China service

Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Mariana Express Lines are partnering in a new Thailand – South China service.

Marcus Hand, Editor

May 14, 2021

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RCL's Jaru Bhum at sea
RCL Jaru BhumPhoto: RCL

The new service will be launched on 5 June calling Bangkok - Laem Chabang – Nansha – Shekou – Laem Chabang.

Mariana Express Lines will deploy two 1,200 teu vessels on the service, with one of these being replaced by RCL’s Ratana Thida by July 2021. RCL will brand the service as RBS.

“The new RBS will complement the RBH service today by offering our customers in Thailand and South China alike the convenience of twice weekly sailings.  The calls in Nansha and Shekou on the new RBS are on the weekend, complementing the RBH calls at Nansha and Shekou over Thursday and Friday,” said and RCL spokesperson.

“In addition, RBS will also call at PAT (Port Authority of Thailand) vs Thai Sugar terminal in Bangkok.  Customers can choose a terminal of their preference.  Customers will also enjoy fast transits in both directions, for example with a five day transit time between Laem Chabang and Nansha which ranks amongst the industry’s best for time sensitive cargoes.”

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Marcus Hand

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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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