PIL maiden call at ICTSI terminal in Ecuador

Contecon Guayaquil, Ecuador’s primary port, has signed a new commercial deal for the Asia-South America (ASA) service operated by five lines.

The agreement brings back five shipping lines and their customers to the terminal: Wan Hai, Pacific International Lines, Cosco, Evergreen, and Yang Ming.

The ASA service used to call at Contecon Guayaquil until 2015 when it resumed in the first week of November.

The new service consolidates Contecon Guayaquil as a strategic port on global routes, according to Contecon.

PIL’s Kota Eagle is designed with low environmental impact technology as it operates entirely with LNG. With a length of 335 metres and a capacity of 14,000 teu, the vessel is an example of innovation in sustainable shipping.

‘We are proud to welcome the Kota Eagle to our terminal. This event reflects the confidence of important shipping lines such as PIL in our operational capacity, consolidating Guayaquil as an essential port for the growth of their business in the country. We ratify our commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring that each operation meets the highest quality standards and contributing to the development of Ecuador's foreign trade,’ said Javier Lancha, CEO of Contecon Guayaquil.