Shipping companies increase their deployment of intra-Asia routes and launch new services
Recently, Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the launch of a new weekly direct service connecting South China ports with the Philippines.
From January 3, 2023, the South China Philippines (SCP) service will offer weekly sailings, covering the ports of Xiamen, Nansha and Shekou in South China, and connecting to Manila and Cebu in the Philippines.
SCP service port rotation is: Xiamen-Nansha-Shekou-Manila-Cebu-Xiamen.
PIL will deploy two container ships with an average capacity of 800TEU on the service.
Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager Services Asia, PIL, said: "We are delighted to launch this new SCP service as part of our commitment to our customers in their continual search for better connectivity and quality service. Driven by healthy domestic demand post-pandemic , the Philippine economy is expected to perform well in the coming years.”
“Furthermore, the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is also expected to benefit China-Philippines trade. Therefore, the launch of this new SCP service is timely and will meet the growing demand from clients for stronger trade ties between the two countries.”
