2000-09-19 15:42
P&O Nedlloyd strengthens China network
P&O Nedlloyd further expands its coverage of the China market with th
e extension of their Asia - Gulf service to the ports of Shanghai, Nin
gbo and Yantian. With the inaugural call of the m/v P&O Nedlloyd Banda
r Abbas in Ningbo on the 26th of August, P&O Nedlloyd increased their
China presence to 23 direct port calls per week.
The upgrade of the Asia-Gulf Service ensures that P&O Nedlloyd is in
a strong position to manage the tremendous growth in the China market.
The Asia - Gulf service has the following port rotation: Ningbo - Sha
nghai - Yantian - Singapore - Port Klang - Jebel Ali - Damman - Bandar
Abbas - Singapore - Ningbo. The transit-times from China to South Eas
t Asia and the Arabian Gulf are amongst the fastest in the industry.
Commenting on the new service, P&O Nedlloyd General Manager Asian Tra
des, Leo Huisman, said:
"The increased capacity on the China to South East Asia sector is con
sistent with our objectives to grow our Intra Asia volumes in specific
key sectors. The new service complements our expanding Asia network a
nd reflects our commitment to China in particular"
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