Evergreen strengthens Subcontinent and Gulf Service Network
Monday, 8 July 2013 00:22
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With the launch of two new services - the ISC-Bangladesh Service and the Intra-Gulf Service, Evergreen Line is now broader prepared to enhance its service network in the Indian-subcontinent and the Gulf.
Evergreen, NYK and Simatech are joining to launch a new weekly service connecting West India and Pakistan directly to Bangladesh. It will also to serve as a double loop feeder service connecting the hub in Colombo to Chittagong and Karachi/Mundra. Employing four vessels of 1,600 teu - 1,800 teu, the ISC-Bangladesh weekly service will commence with an inaugural sailing from Chittagong on the 27th of June. The rotation will then follow by ports in Chittagong, Colombo, Karachi, Mundra, Colombo and Chittagong respectively.
In addition, Evergreen will deploy a 1,600 teu vessel on the weekly Intra-Gulf Service commencing July 5th. The feeder service shall efficiently bridge the line’s network hub in Jebel Ali (UAE) and Umm Qasr in Iraq. The new services coming up will further expand Evergreen’s regional service horizen and shall closely connect Evergreen Line’s global service through its newly developed network in Colombo and Jebel Ali.
