CSAV replaces transshipment service with Far East-West Africa direct loop

CHILE's CSAV is preparing to commence a direct, weekly Asia-West Africa service, replacing its transshipment service, as carriers increasingly turn to emerging markets to diversify cargo flows and revenue sources.


The new service will combine the Far East-South Africa service (New Discovery), which is operated using eight ships ranging from 2,500 to 4,100 TEU, and the Durban-West Africa feeder service (WAE) that uses four vessels of 1,800-2,500 TEU.


The service will call at ports in South Africa in both directions and will continue to be named the New Discovery service. Its port rotation is Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen-Chiwan, Hong Kong, Port Kelang, Durban, Lagos, Cotonou, Tema, Abidjan, Durban, Port Kelang and back to Ningbo.


The new service will deploy ten 2,800-TEU ships, primarily taken from the existing New Discovery and WAE services.
(Source:http://www.schednet.com)