CNC starts 3 intra-Asia services

CNC starts 3 intra-Asia services    CMA CGM's intra-Asia subsidiary Cheng Lie Navigation Co. has started three new services, the line said Thursday.
   The new NCX service links northern China with Vietnam. It is operated with three vessels with an average capacity of 1,700 TEUs and 200 reefer plugs, and has a rotation of Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Lianyungang, Hong Kong, Shekou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Dalian. The service begins June 25.
   The new CHT service connects South Korea, China and Thailand, also using three 1,700-TEU vessels. Rotation is Incheon, Qingdao, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Hong Kong, Xiamen and Incheon. The service begins June 26.
   Finally, the new HBS service connects northern China with Southeast Asia, and is operated with four 2,700-TEU vessels. Rotation is Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Shekou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Port Kelang, Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dalian. The service starts July 3.
   CNC said it will also upgrade capacity on its China 1 service, from four 1,700-TEU vessels to four 2,700-TEU vessels. The service's rotation is Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Surabaya, Hong Kong and Qingdao.