The intra-Asia shortsea specialist CNC will launch two new China-Vietnam services, namely the Hong Kong Danang Service (HDS) and Hong Kong Haiphong Express 5 (HHX5).
CMA CGM-owned container carrier said the new weekly HDS will provide shippers direct access between Danang and the ports of South China, while HHX5 will be characterised by its fast transit time from Nansha to Haiphong and new direct connection from Qinzhou to Haiphong.
From the transshipment hub, HDS and HHX5 cargoes bound for markets afar can be relayed through the extensive intra-regional network of CNC and the global network of the CMA CGM Group, according to a statement.
With the introduction of HDS and HHX5, CNC will offer 14 services to Vietnam.
HDS will commence sailing on 28 February from Nansha with the following rotation: Hong Kong – Shekou – Nansha – Danang – Hong Kong
Additionally, HHX5 will begin its inaugural voyage on 7 March from Qinzhou with on the rotation of Qinzhou – Hong Kong – Nansha – Haiphong – Qinzhou.