CMA CGM unit joins intra-Asia services

CMA CGM unit joins intra-Asia services    CMA CGM subsidiary CNC Line is joining an intra-Asia service connecting Japan and Singapore operated by fellow regional carrier TS Lines, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.
   CNC will join the JST service, providing one of the four ships on the weekly loop. The service has a rotation of Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Keelung, Hong Kong, Shekou, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Port Kelang, Singapore, Pasir Gudang, Yantian, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Keelung and Tokyo.
   A second call has been added at the Taiwanese port of Keelung on the leg from Japan to Singapore. The service previously called Keelung on the leg from Singapore to Japan, but will now call in both directions.
   The service changes go into effect April 27.
   Meanwhile, CNC is also joining another intra-Asia service operated by Korean line KMTC and TS Lines, according to ComPair Data.
   CNC will buy slots on one leg of the ANX service with the rotation for CNC being Ho Chi Minh City, Laem Chabang, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Shekou.