Hyundai joins Korea/China/Thailand loop

Hyundai joins Korea/China/Thailand loop    Liner carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine has joined as a slot buyer a TS Lines-headed intra-Asia loop connecting Korea, China and Thailand, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.
   The three-ship CHT loop (on which Taiwan-based TS Lines provides two vessels and KMTC provides the third) has a rotation of Incheon, Qingdao, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Hong Kong, Xiamen and Incheon. Average vessel size on the service is 1,657 TEUs.
   Aside from Hyundai, CK Line and CMA CGM intra-Asia subsidiary CNC Line are also slot buyers.