APL plans new Central America service

APL plans new Central America service APL said today it would add a new third vessel string serving Central America beginning June 30 to compliment the line’s existing CAX and MCX Service.
   The first voyage of the Central America East Coast service will commence Northbound from Acajutla, El Salvador, July 3. It will call at Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, July 4; Corinto, Nicaragua, July 5; and arrive at New York July 10, where it will initiate its first southbound voyage. The other U.S. ports of call will be Norfolk, Va.; Charleston, S.C.; and Savannah, Ga.
   Carlos Velez, APL's vice president of the Latin American region, said the decision to add an all-water product to its Central American service is driven by the region’s growth potential, especially in wearing apparel, consumer goods and refrigerated cargo.
   Velez also said that the move demonstrates a growing confidence in Central America.